Kids Castle Before and After School
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
- 90
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A, Staff B and Staff C did not have Staff Record forms available for review.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have a full certification for CPR within three months of employment. Staff B did complete the online por
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Parent authorizations for over the counter medications on site, for children in care, listed to administer as needed i
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
An epi pen on site, reportedly for a child in care, was not in its original packaging with name and dosage and direction
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 19, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B from previous monitoring visit on 2/27/2025 does not have documentation of completing abusive head trauma traini
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B, from previous monitoring visit on 2/27/2025 did not have on file documentation of completing training in infant
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center did not have a current medication administration author
- School-Age Program Leader - Responsibilities251.094(4)(a)
There was no person qualified as a school-age program leader present and supervising each group of children at the time
- School-Age Group Leader - Supervision251.094(5)(a)
The designated school-age group leaders were not working under the supervision of a school-age program leader.
- School-Age Group Leader - Training251.094(5)(c)3.
Staff C from the previous monitoring visit on 2/27/2025, continues to not have the qualified training for the position.
- School-Age Program Aide - Supervision251.094(6)(a)
The school-age program aides were not working under the direction and supervision of a school-age program leader at the
- School-Age Program Aide - Training251.094(6)(c)
Staff E from the previous monitoring visit on 2/27/2025 continues to not have the required training within 6 months of a
- School-Age Care - Supervision Of Group Of Children251.095(2m)(c)
There was not at least one school-age program leader or child care teacher supervising each group of school-age children
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
2/27/2025
Feb 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not complete abusive head trauma training before beginning work with children.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
An entry in the medical log book on page 15 was not dated.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center did not have current medication administration authoriz
- School-Age Group Leader - Training251.094(5)(c)3.
Staff C did not have qualified training for the position.
- School-Age Program Aide - Training251.094(6)(c)
Staff E did not complete training within 6 months of assuming the position to be qualified.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not complete training in infant/child CPR within 3 months of employment at the center.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The staff did not maintain the tracking record with them when transitioning to other areas of the building.