Kids Castle-Jeffery
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
- 45
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), and Child Transportation Safety (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff D did not complete abusive head trauma training before beginning work with children.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have current training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification and reporting procedures.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
The center did not provide documentation of a driving record for the driver that transported children on the date of the
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The center did not provide documentation of a vehicle safety inspection for the vehicle used to transport children on th
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed251.08(8)(a)
The vehicle used to transport children on the date of the visit did not have a vehicle child safety alarm installed. The
- School-Age Group Leader - Training251.094(5)(c)3.
Staff B did not complete the required training within 6 months after assuming the position.
Oct 11, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C did not have documentation on file of a health examination within 30 days of employment.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of abusive head trauma training before working with children.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification and reporting pro
- Ill Child - Equipment251.07(6)(c)3.
A cot, or padded mat and a sheet and blanket or a sleeping bag was not available for children that may become ill.