Kids Castle
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
- 180
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 4/22/2026, a 3.5 year old child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area after the child's classroom went insid
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not ensure the whereabouts of a children in care were known to the assigned child care worker on 4/22/202
Feb 25, 202626 Findings26 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The current noncompliance statement and correction plan was not visible to parents. The rule violations were covered.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Order issued inJuly 2025 that had yet to be verified as corrected was not posted and visible to parents.
- Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted251.04(2)(L)1.c.
The stipulation issued to the center regarding the pool on premise was not visible to parents as it was covered.
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
The center did not report to the department flooding that occurred and was noticed in the 4K room on 2/22/2026. The cl
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Not all childrens files included a person to be notified in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached immediately, c
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
The enrollment forms used by the center did not include parental consent for emergency medical treatment.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #4 did not have health history and emergency care plan on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #3 did not have on file documentation of a follow up physical examination within 6 months of the previous examinat
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D did not have staff record information documentation on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D and H did not have documentation of complete physical examinations on file.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff E did not have documentation on file of completing educational qualifications within 6 months of working with chil
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff D did not have documentation of orientation on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff H did not have documentation of a current certificate in infant and child CPR training.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, B, C, D, F and H did not have documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect laws, ident
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not at least 9 of pea gravel in areas of equipment exceeding 4 in height.
- On Premises Swimming Pool - Door Closed & Locked251.06(12)(a)4.
The alarm on the pool door was not engaged at the time of the visit to alert staff to when it was opened.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The center director admitted to not completing a fire drill in January 2026.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center director admitted to not testing the smoke detection system in January 2026.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
It was reported that there was expired milk in the kitchen refrigerator.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A bag of dry oatmeal was observed opened and taped shut, not stored in a metal, glass or food grade plastic container wi
- Meals & Snacks - Additional Portions251.07(5)(a)4m.
There was not enough milk initially available for lunch.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical/injury log books had not been reviewed within the previous 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
One child under age two years did not have Intake information on file in the classroom as it was not obtained before the
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child care workers did not document changes in a childs development and routines every three months based on discussion
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff E did not have training in infant and toddler care within 6 months of working with children under age 2 years.
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
A child received the incorrect bottle (formula) that had been labeled with another childs name.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Compliance With Conditions251.04(2)(bm)
Children observed playing on front lawn of child care outside of fenced area in contradiction of stipulation on license