Kenosha Ymca Prairie Lane
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
- 35
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history and emergency care plan information on file for Child #1 is incomplete. The health history form identifie
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, who has been employed since 9/2/25, and Staff C, who has been employed since 9/16/25, do not have physical exam
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There is no documentation demonstrating the required monthly fire and tornado drills were practiced for the month of Sep
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
11/15/2024