Mscr Afterschool at Sandburg Elementary
4114 DONALD DR, MADISON, WI 53704-2822Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 8 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center was not in compliance when there was no record of a completed background check on file for staff D.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The center was not in compliance when there was no record of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on file for staff A
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
The center was not in compliance when there was no record of child abuse & neglect training on file for staff E and F.
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The center was not in compliance when there were no emergency evacuation and shelter routes posted on site.
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center was not in compliance when there was no record of a completed background check found for staff A and D.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The center was not in compliance when CPR training for Staff A and B received training from a provider not approved by t
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
The center was not in compliance when medication found on file did not have a medication prescription label indicating t
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