Kids Connection of River Crest
419 RIVERCREST CT, MUKWONAGO, WI 53149-1759Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Medication Administration (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 12, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
On 02/12/26, two staff members were signed into the infant room, however only one staff was present.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A does not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriat
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation program (staff orientation checklist) within Staff B's firs
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Loose cords were observed in the 3 & 4 year old classroom.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records in the medical log book in the twos classroom were last reviewed on 08/07/25.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
A bottle of Tylenol being stored in the office for a child is not labeled with the child's name.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Motrin medication for a child being stored in the office was administered to the child twice on 02/11/26. The authoriza
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The authorization for Motrin and Tylenol medication being stored in the office is not current and both authorizations en
Oct 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots stored under the cabinet ledge were not covered.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the front office was not reviewed in the past six months (last reviewed 12/2024).
Mar 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The freezer thermometer in the infant room registered at 4 degrees.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One Under 2 Intake in the toddler room was not updated in the prior three months.
Oct 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The garbage container lid in the toddler room was observed to have food or other residue that requires cleaning.
- Food Storage - Safety251.06(9)(d)1.
An open container of leftover milk was observed on a shelf counter in the Preschool B room.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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