Kids Castle - Lakeview Academy
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 75
- 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.