Heart of the Valley Ymca
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements at least every 2 years.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff B did not have documentation of at least 15 hours of continuing education for 2024.
Jul 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self reported that on July 11, 2025, two child care workers failed to supervise a five-year-old child when th
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center self reported that on July 11, 2025, two child care workers failed to implement the center's tracking procedu
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To Th