Here We Grow Academy Llc
6032 8TH AVE, KENOSHA, WI 53143-4539Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Medication Administration (3). None of the 23 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Inadequate areas of rubber mulch under monkey bars and slide. Bare dirt visible under equipment over six foot in height
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Sharp screws were observed protruding from missing playground shed door area, accessible to children in care did
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Antibacterial wipes stored on accessible counter in the hornets classroom
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Parent authorization for medication at center did not have dates and intervals recorded as required
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Expired inhaler maintained in center. Authorization cannot exceed medication expiration
- Wiping Bodily Secretions251.07(6)(g)1.
Tissue used to wipe toddlers nose and then immediately used to wipe down equipment used with children before being disca
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
No adult hand washing after wiping a childs nose as required by rule
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Pack n play sheets were not tight fitting in cribs as required by rule
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Small tear observed in the glow worms diaper changing pad preventing proper disinfection
Apr 17, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child file reviewed did not include a physical exam completed within the previous six months as required
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff file reviewed did not include a registry certificate
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
No record of high school diploma on file for staff record reviewed
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Two one year old children did leave the area of immediate supervision and enter the classroom around the corner leaving
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Gap under fence and between fence and gate larger than four inches. Gaps observed on each of the three fenced sides of t
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Outdoor garbage can not equipped with tight fitting cover
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Upstairs fire extinguisher tagged for 2023
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
Camera reviewed did show child not being allowed to complete meal and staff removed from table and put him to nap
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
No documentation of medication administration in medical log book consistent with medication authorization form in medic
- Wiping Bodily Secretions251.07(6)(g)1.
Disposable tissue not properly disposed of in plastic lined container
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
No child hand washing after diaper change
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
No adult hand washing after wiping bodily secretions and no adult hand washing after a diaper change before handling ano
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Infant intake in child file reviewed not updated in previous three months as required
- Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns251.09(2)(b)
Toddlers were observed being put to sleep and nap on the schedule of the center and not based upon their own patterns of
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