One Step Ahead Children Ctr 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.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 3 Star and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 110
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
The staff did not record in the medical log book, an injury observed on a child.
Feb 18, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A cabinet in the school age room containing cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children, was not secured to
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A was missing documentation of a health examination within 30 days of employment at the center.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Children under age 1 year were observed to be sleeping with blankets.
Aug 20, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Documentation of required training was not observed for a food service worker.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
A thermometer in the freezer in Burgundy Room was not in working order
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
An entry in the medical log in the Blue Room was not complete and did not include staff initials/ signature.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Documentation of a medication authorization was not observed for a medication for a child on the premises.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The handwashing sinks in the Burgundy and Black rooms were observed with dishes/ toys in them.
Dec 17, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Confidentiality - Compliance With Statutes & Rules251.04(7)
Allergy information was posted in a classroom and visible.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Thermometers in 2 classroom were not easily readable when they were observed to be zip tied to the wire shelf. The therm
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Snack served did not meet minimum meal requirements
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
Posted menus did not include AM snack that is served.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Pages in a medical log book for the Purple room were torn away from the binding.
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Safety straps were not used for 3 infants sitting in bucket seats