Nala's Nook
625 NEW YORK AVE, OOSTBURG, WI 53070-1203Childery 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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). Of 17 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 16, 20269 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect250.04(8)
Based on record review on 2/16/26, Staff A did not have a current completed Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Based upon observations on 2/16/26, in the downstairs area, there was a bottle labeled bleach accessible to children.
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
Based upon observations on 2/16/26, previous monitoring results were not visibly posted in the center.
- Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted250.04(2)(i)1.c.
Based upon observations on 2/16/26, current exceptions were not visibly posted in the center.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Based upon record review on 2/16/26, children in care were not signed in on the daily attendance record for the date of
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
Based on observations on 2/16/26, the permanent enclosure in the south side of the backyard did not reach 4 feet in heig
- Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers250.06(2)(d)
Based upon oberservations on 2/16/26, emergency phone numbers were not posted in the center.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Based upon records review on 2/16/26, there was no documentation of a fire drill completed in January 2026.
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding250.09(3)(j)
Based upon observations on 2/16/26, there was a one year old child in a highchair during feeding time which the child wa
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
At Least 30 Days Before The Expiration Date Of A Probationary License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To
Feb 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Based upon record review, children in care were not signed in on the daily attendance record for the date of the visit.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Based upon record review, a staff member was not signed in or out on the week of February 9 - 15, 2025.
Dec 2, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Based upon record review, a staff member on premise did not have results of the background check available during the vi
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Based upon record review, a provider on premise did not complete Abusive Head Trauma prior to working with children unde
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
At Least 30 Days Before The Expiration Date Of A Probationary License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Based upon record review, a child in care did not documentation of a medical examination on file within 3 months of begi
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