Grandma's Arms Early Learning Center
1828 E MAIN ST, ONALASKA, WI 54650-8780Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff D did not have documentation of completing Abusive Head Trauma prior to working with children.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B, C, and D did not have documentation of completing Child Abuse and Neglect Training within 1 week of starting to
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
During the course of a complaint investigation, staff admitted to physically grabbing a 3 year old by the wrist and pull
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