Gotitas De Amor Bilingual Child Care Center Llc
2417 AMHERST RD, MIDDLETON, WI 53562-2804Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 21 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile250.04(2)(g)
During the visit pets were observed to be accessible to children with no insurance coverage.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Current accurate daily attendance was not maintained when records reviewed for June 9 - June 17, 2025 did not have each
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of actual hours worked by the provider and volunteer when being counted in staff to child ratios was not a
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained in good repair, sanitary condition and free of litter when ceiling tiles were broken and
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center did not document fire or tornado drills for April and May.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
The outdoor area accessible to children was not free from pet excrements.
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile250.04(2)(g)
To date, the department has not received a current certificate of insurance for the program that indicates the number of
Mar 4, 202513 Findings2 Critical11 Important
- Background Check Request Form - Addition To Household250.04(2)(L)
Multiple household members did not have a completed background check.
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
A household member was observed in helping with care without a current background check.
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of a physical exam was not on file for child #2.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
An updated physical exam was not on file for child #5
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation of immunization records was not on file for child #2.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee did not maintain current, accurate daily attendance when attendance was not recorded for March 3 and 4 2025
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Center did not maintain documentation of the actual hours a provider and volunteer work for March 3rd and 4th. In additi
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
The licensee did not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The provider did not have a biennial training on child abuse and neglect laws on file.
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
review of attendance records for February 17-28 indicated that the provider exceeded the maximum number of children one
- Smoke Detectors -Batteries250.06(4)(a)4.
Smoke detectors on both floors were not working.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication being stored at the program did not have a completed written parent authorization on file.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
The outdoor area accessible to children was not free of pet excrement.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile250.04(2)(g)
Licensee has not submitted to the department a certificate of insurance that indicates coverage for pets, the number of
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