North Shore Preschool and Child Car
10406 N CEDARBURG RD, MEQUON, WI 53092-4402Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon record review, Staff A did not have documentation of a physical examination on file.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Based upon record review Staff D did have documentation of continuing education requirement for 2025.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Based upon record review, a fire drill was not documented for the month of March 2026.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 21, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Policies Submitted & Implemented251.04(2)(h)
The center failed to implement their cell phone usage policy on 09/18/2025, when a staff member was on their cellular de
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, the center did not have a physical examination on file for staff members A and D.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Based on records review, the center did not have the orientation form on file for staff member D.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Per interviews there were numerous times that child care workers were not supervising the children: children ran away fr
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Based on video footage on 9/18/2025, a child care worker was observed pulling a child by their arm in a rough manner fro
Mar 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Cca Treated Lumber251.06(11)(b)6.
There were two wood benches and a wood play set that had not been treated with an exterior oil-based sealant or stain.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
One of the plastic swings in the main playground had a ripped safety strap. There was a plastic picnic table that had a
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was peeling paint on one of the walls in Room #102. The play set with the slide located in the playground had mul
Feb 6, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff member A did not have a physical examination on file after 30 days of employment.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff member E did not have the continuing education hours on file.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
One of the shades in room # 103 was torn.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was chipped paint on a window sill in room # 103.
- Infant & Toddler - Equipment For Going On Walks251.09(2)(j)
There were no strollers or wagons provided for the children under two years of age to go for walks.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
In the Infants' Room, there were two baby bottles that were not labeled with the children's names and dates.
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