Kids Castle - St. Joe's
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
- 60
- 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Outdoor tracking claimed they were tracking 22 children but there were actually 23 children present
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Provided251.06(11)(bm)
20 plus children were observed sharing three balls and one jump rope in an otherwise equipment free parking lot
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Children were observed playing in an unsecured parking lot with no barriers or restrictions. Parents were observed drivi
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Snack served was one component, 1.75 ounces of pretzels or chips. No milk or other item provided
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Lines were skipped in the medical log book on page 15 and multiple entries were not signed or initialed
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the refrigerator registered above 40 degrees
- Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors251.07(3)(b)3.
A center did not provide sufficient outdoor play equipment to allow each child at least 1 activity involving equipment w
Mar 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have on file documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the center.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A box of cereal was opened and not stored in a metal, glass or food grade plastic container with a tight fitting cover o