Kids First Preschool and Childcare
214 E SEWARD ST, POYNETTE, WI 53955-9004Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- 80
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1, who has been enrolled longer than six weeks, is missing documentation of an immunization record.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1, who has been enrolled longer than three months, is missing documentation of a physical examination.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
There was a space heater on the floor in the Barn classroom that was turned on, accessible and near awake children durin
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Safety straps not used for two infants sitting at table in the Zoo room.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
During a field trip by bus to Lakeview Park in Middleton, Wisconsin, none of the children's field trip permission forms
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
At least 30 days before the expiration date of a probationary license, an applicant for
Apr 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Based on a review of attendance records, Attendance was not current and accurate on 4/17/25 when a child was signed into
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Based on a review of staff work hours records, a staff person who was signed into the Barn Room on 4/16/25 did not sign
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size251.06(11)(bm)2.
Outdoor equipment was not scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of children when staff reported on 4/23/25
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
During the 4/23/25 visit, a piece of wood lattice in the younger children's outdoor play space had broken off at child l
Apr 16, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
During the licensing visit, the most recent monitoring results with violations were not posted when they were kept behin
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The licensee did not report to the department in writing, at least 20 working days prior to the change, that infants wou
- Toilets & Wash Basins - Numbers251.06(10)(a)
The gym, which is being used to care for infants several hours each day, does not have a plumbed sink when there is only
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The fire evacuation drill was not practiced monthly when it was not conducted in January 2025.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Multiple medications for children at the center are missing administration instructions. Many of these medications have
- Infant & Toddler - Building Codes / Inspection Report251.09(1)(f)
Infants and toddlers are restricted to first floors and ground floors having direct grade-level exits. According to staf
- Infant & Toddler - Number Of Cribs & Playpens251.09(1)(i)
The number of infants under one year of age exceeded the number of cribs and playpens during the visit when there were s
- Infant & Toddler - Creeping / Crawling Children251.09(2)(g)
Crawling infants are required to have a safe, clean area to creep and crawl. During the licensing visit, infants were be
Jan 29, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff J is missing a department-approved background check completed prior to beginning work, with the requirements speci
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff J is missing the following information, which could be included on the department's Staff Record form: education,
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff J, who has been working with children under age five for over three weeks, is missing documentation of having comp
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff H, who has been working at the center longer than three months, is missing a current certificate of completion for
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff J is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws within one week of beginni
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff K is missing documentation of having completed four hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nut
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff J is missing documentation of having completed an orientation program during the first week of employment at the c
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical outlet at child level was uncovered in the Barn classroom and also in the Garden classroom.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises were not in good repair in the Zoo classroom when a wall jut was crumbling at the bottom, a round area on t
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
Each refrigeration unit was not maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower when the refrigerator in the Woods classroo
- Meals & Snacks - Intervals251.07(5)(a)3.
Children are going without nourishment longer than three hours when breakfast is served at 7:30 am and lunch is not serv
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Not all menu changes are recorded when only changes in entrees are recorded; changes in fruits and vegetables are not re
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