Key to Life Christian Childcare
3915 SANDY LN, WESTON, WI 54476-1667Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Medication Administration (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 29 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff I and J did not have staff health reports on file.
Jun 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Per observation, upon entering the Infant 1 room, staff A was not in the room so she was not providing sight and sound s
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Per observation, there were at least 3 opened packages of cereal that were not in a zip-type closure or food grade conta
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Child 1 had an Epi-pen at the center without a current authorization on file.
May 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Teacher A left Child 1 alone/unsupervised in a classroom on 4-29-25 when the teacher and the other children left the cla
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Teacher A did not adhere to child tracking procedures when Child 1 was left alone unsupervised in a classroom on 4-29-25
Apr 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The center did not report to DCF prohibited actions by an employee to a child within 24 hours of the occurrence. The pro
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
On 3-7-25, Staff A, cornered Child 1 and yelled at the child in close proximity to his face.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
On 3-7-25, Staff A held Child 2 down on the ground causing a red mark on his back.
Jan 31, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Notice of Forfeiture Assessment and Appeal Process issued on 10/17/24 was not posted next to the child care license.
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
Per staff interview and record review, several head injuries were documented and parents were not immediately notified o
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A self-reported incident occurred on 02/06/25, when a child in the Preschool Classroom was not within sight and sound su
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A self-reported incident occurred on 02/06/25, when staff in the Preschool Classroom did not adhere to the center's proc
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Exits in the Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Infant 2, and 4K Classrooms were obstructed by furniture or other objects.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
The Infant 1 and Infant 2 shared pantry room contained food items in zip locked bags that were not labeled with contents
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Tables in the Toddler 2 Classroom were not cleaned and sanitized prior to serving lunch.
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
Per staff interview, medication in the Preschool Classroom was administered to a child on multiple occasions and was not
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
In the 4K Classroom the parent authorization was not on file for one medication and one parent authorization did not con
Oct 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A self-reported incident occurred on 10/07/24, when a child was not within sight and sound supervision as he was left al
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A self-reported incident occurred on 10/07/24, when staff in the Preschool Classroom did not adhere to the center's chil
Jul 19, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center was notified in November 2023 that if Staff B, a non-caregiver employee, had unescorted access to the center,
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 1 did not have record of a current health report on file.
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff files were locked in the director's office and unavailable for review.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C and D did not have record of a current CPR certificate on file.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff A did not have verification of Assistant Teacher qualifications prior to assuming the position and had been acting
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
An authorization for four medications in the School-Age 1 Classroom did not contain authorization dates.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Two medications in the Toddler 2 Classroom were not labeled with the child's name and in the original containers with d
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Per interview, staff in the Infant 1 Classroom are using wipes that do not contain soap to wash the hands of children un
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Space Requirement251.09(1)(h)
Cribs in the Infant 2 Classroom were not spaced 2 feet apart while children were sleeping in them.
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