Milestones Prog for Child-Atwater
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 106
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.07(3)(a)4.
A Little Tykes play structure was observed without an energy-absorbing surface.
Dec 12, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history was incomplete for Child #6.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
An orientation was not completed within one week of starting work for Staff C.
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
A toilet in Room #103 was observed unflushed.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Cots with sleeping children were observed less than 2 feet apart.