Kids Castle - Ruth Harman
8518 22ND AVE, KENOSHA, WI 53143-6455Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
No immunization records in child file reviewed
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child tracking not completed properly, 11 children documented, 12 present
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Disinfectant spray stored in open, accessible cabinet
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Restroom facilities were observed as unsanitary with excessive litter all over the floors and facilities used by childre
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
Menu did not document AM snacks as required. AM snacks simply indicated teachers choice without record of actual food
Nov 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C did not have documentation on file of completing a physical examination within 30 days of employment.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the refrigerator was at 45 degrees.
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