Krantz Creative Kids
457 MADISON ST, JANESVILLE, WI 53548-3640Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The center's outdoor play space was not free of hazards when a long plastic cord, which is a strangulation hazard, was a
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained in a sanitary condition when house flies were observed throughout the home and the outdo
- Hand & Face Washing250.07(6)(g)1.
A child's face was not washed when soiled.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
The outdoor play area accessible to children was not free from animal excrement.
Sep 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Provider did not document when monthly fire evacuation plans and tornado plans were practiced for April, May, June, July
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
Diaper changing surface was not disinfected after each use when the provider used a product that was not registered as a
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