Kit's Creek Childcare
304 E STATE ST, ALBANY, WI 53502-9583Childery 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 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
- 43
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 2 did not have documentation on file of a follow up examination at least once every 6 months when the last health
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff B did not have documentation on file of completing the required coursework prior to assuming the position and bein
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were not stored in a sanitary manner when they were located in the classroom space without a covering to protect fr
- Menus - Repeating251.07(5)(a)5m.
The posted daily menu repeated the same meal each week for breakfast, lunch and snack.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
The director or the director's designee did not review records of injuries with staff every 6 months when the most recen
Nov 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
Staff did not ensure each child was fed the correct breastmilk when an 8-month-old was served the incorrect breastmilk.
Feb 5, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 did not have documentation on file of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months after an initial exam
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed CPR/AED within 3 months after beginning work with childre
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
Assistant child care teachers who are regularly opening and closing classrooms have not completed a course qualifying th
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Documentation of dates and times all fire and tornado drills were practiced was not available for review.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Each meal and snack provided to children did not meet the U.S.D.A. child food program minimum meal requirements when who
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
The center did not meet the requirement for the medical log book when staff were unable to locate a medical log in the i
Oct 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom teachers were included in staff-to-child ratios, was not
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
In a review of attendance, the staff to child ratio was exceeded on 10/15/24 when 14 children were signed in which inclu
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water before and after diapering as required when a teacher re
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