Lifeways Early Childhood Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Medication Administration (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #1, a child under the age of 2 who has attended the center since 9/2/25, does not have a completed initial health
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Information on file to administer an over the counter children's pain reliever/fever reducer to Child #1, who is under t
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
Written information from a child's parent or guardian to individualize the program of care for the child is not on file
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child care workers failed to document changes in a child's development and routines every 3 months based on discussion w
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 1 & 3. This includes information for the emergency
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
The staff files were not available at the time of the visit.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The rooms were completely dark during nap time. There needs to be some light in the room in order to guide the children'
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There were pretzels, popcorn & veggie straws open and not placed in a sealed container.