New Life Christian Daycare Inc
W173N9170 SAINT FRANCIS DR, MENOMONEE FLS, WI 53051-1995Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 50
- 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 (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have an updated child abuse and neglect training in certificate on file for review (expired 1/2026).
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Plastic grocery type bags were observed in a lower cabinet in the infant room. The cabinet had a lock but it was not fu
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Several garbage containers in the facility did not have covers.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
The covering on a stool type piece of furniture in the front room had holes in the fabric.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book was not reviewed in the past six months (last reviewed 7/22/25).
Aug 7, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Bottles of bleach water and soap water were observed accessible to children on a counter in the food prep area.
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
A current list of board of directors is not on file with the Department.
- Delegation Of Administrative Authority - Submitted, Current251.04(2)(p)
A current delegation of administrative authority was not submitted to the Department.
- Report - Plan Of Correction251.04(3)(f)
Approved plans of corrections have not been returned for the noncompliance statements issued 2/28/2025, 10/4/2024, 8/7/2
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was observed inaccurate. Twenty-three (23) children were present, but twenty-two (22) children were liste
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Current child abuse and neglect training was not on file for 2 of the 3 staff files reviewed.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Documentation of 3 hours of food service training was observed for meal prep personnel and not the required 4 hours.
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
The toilets in the school age room were observed in an unsanitary fashion. Two of the toilets were observed with fecal m
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
The sand box was observed without a cover.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
Each refrigeration unit shall be maintained at 40 degrees or lower. A refrigerator in the food prep area was observed no
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication was observed in a drawer without a label that included the child's name
- Medication - Storage251.07(6)(f)3.
Medication was observed stored in a drawer that was accessible to children.
Jan 28, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The latest monitoring visit results from the 10/29/2024 complaint visit was not posted.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A direct forfeiture dated 11/01/2024 was not posted.
- Report - Plan Of Correction251.04(3)(f)
Approved plans of corrections have not been returned for the noncompliance statements issued 11/1/2024, 10/14/2024, 10/4
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Enrollment information was incomplete for Child #4.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Field trip authorization was not on file for Child #1.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A health examination indicating that Staff A is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Current child abuse and neglect training, completed once every 2 years, was not on file for Staff B, Staff D, and Staff
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Documentation of 4 hours of training was not on file for Staff C.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
A refrigerator in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes made to the menu were not posted for parents.
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Intake information was not observed in the toddler room. The intake forms were outside of the room in the open storage a
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development were not documented for one child. The last documented change was dated 9/2024.
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
An infant was observed sleeping with a blanket covering their nose.
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