Ms. Clay's Learning Center Llc
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.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.5 / 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 17
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and Staff C do not have current biennial training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired in F
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Staff who is used to meet ratio is not free of classroom duties when meals and snacks are being prepared.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There is a large amount of dust on two fans in the toddler room.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There is no thermometer in the freezer.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
The cots with bedding is not completely covered with a sheet, leaving blankets and sheets exposed.
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
The menus are not dated.
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes to the menus are not being kept on file for review.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book has not been reviewed in the last 6 months. It was last reviewed on 12/30/24.
Oct 30, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There is a can of powder Ajax cleaning product accessible to children as it was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
After review of attendance, it was observed that the records were not current and accurate on 10/4/24 when 2 children we
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B does not have current documentation of CPR training on file. The CPR training on file expired on 2/25/24.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Sight and sound supervision was not maintained when children were allowed to use the bathroom unassisted.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Child care workers shall be free of non-classroom duties when they are counted in meeting the staff-to-child ratios. Thi
- Potty Chairs - Disinfected251.06(10)(dm)2.
A potty chair in the bathroom has dry urine in it. Potty chair receptacles shall be emptied and rinsed after use and imm
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There is a loose cord on the floor of the infant room from a baby swing which is accessible to children. Loose cords ar
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One of the four infant and Toddler intake forms reviewed has not been updated in the last 3 months. The last update was