Kindercare Learning Ctrs-Calhoun
4080 N CALHOUN RD, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-1317Childery 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
- 120
- 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 7 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was left behind in a classroom and located by other staff in the hallway.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A toddler was left alone in the toddler room. The tracking procedure was not followed by the two staff assigned to the t
Feb 16, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Center Director - Designation251.05(3)(e)1.b.
There has been no director deemed in charge or in the portal since August 2025
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
All opened food shall be stored in tight fitting containers and dated with hewn they were opened.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were stored in a common area in 2 separate classrooms and they were not covered.
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
10/21/2025
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 10/16/25, a 1.5 year old child was left alone in the outdoor play space for approximately 4 minutes when the rest of
Sep 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage container in the Pre-K classroom and kitchen did not have a tight fitting cover. Used plates and food reside
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There was no documentation that monthly fire evacuation drills and tornado drills were conducted for the month of August
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
A bowl of fish sticks that was prepared for lunch was observed sitting on the counter in Infant A room. Food prepared bu
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes that were made to the planned menu were not documented on the menu to reflect what was actually served. For exam
Jun 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history on file for Child 1 is incomplete. The health history and emergency care plan on file has a box check
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of completing training in abusive head trauma and the appropriate ways to manage cry
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Injuries to a child that occurred while in care are not always being documented in the medical log book. Injuries that a
Feb 13, 202516 Findings1 Critical15 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on 2/7/25, a child was left unsupervised in the hallway. The child was not within sight an
- Report - Construction Or Remodeling251.04(3)(L)
The center failed to report to the department any construction or remodeling on the premise that has the potential to af
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
The enrollment form for Child 1 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history information on file for Child 1 and Child 3 is incomplete. Child 1, identified to have a food allergy
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
There is no record for Child 1, 2, 3, and 4 of having a physical examination upon licensing in the past 6 months.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff B, C E, and H do not have all of the required personal information on file, such as position, emergency contact, a
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The file for Staff E lacked documentation of a physical examination upon licensing review. Staff A started working in De
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff D I and J, identified as child care teachers, do not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Regist
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not accurately documenting hours when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. On 2/10/25, staff signed into the DPS
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff F does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children i
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff F started working in the summer of 2024 and has not completed the required biennial child abuse and neglect traini
- Child Care Teacher - High School Or Equivalent251.05(3)(f)2.b.
At the time of the monitoring visit, Staff C, D, I, and J do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equi
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation of completing at least 4 hours of training i
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff F does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist).
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
On 2/7/25 and 2/13/25, Staff F who has not completed the qualifying courses was providing sole supervision in the Pre-K
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In the Infant B room, boxes of baby food were stacked on the floor and in the Pre-K room, broken cots, plastic bags, and
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