Lakeside Academy
651 E IMPERIAL DR, HARTLAND, WI 53029-2615Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 13 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
Center staff failed to report an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect of a child in care to the county departmen
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Per self-report, a staff person "aggressively" sat a child down , multiple times, while outside, and used a kicking moti
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
Per self-report and center camera footage, a staff was observed using a restraint/bear hug to restrict movement of a chi
Feb 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff D and Staff E during the m
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documentation of an orientation completed within the first week at the center was not observed for Staff D.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Documentation of the director or the director's designee's review of records of injuries, in the medical logbook, with s
Jul 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of authorized person and emergency contact information was not observed for Child 4.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
A step ladder and a cover to a water table were in front of a lit exit and exit passageway during the monitoring visit.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the 3 year old classroom was not maintained at 40 degrees when the thermometer read 45 degrees.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 006
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A large box of goldfish crackers and a bag of cereal were opened and not placed food grade containers or zip loc style b
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002, Individual 004, Individual 005, Individual 006
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