Our Kids Soar Academy
302 E THOMAS ST, RICE LAKE, WI 54868-3089Childery 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.5 / 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 29 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
It was self-reported that a 14-month-old child ingested a piece of rock salt while in care at the center, resulting in t
Dec 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open packages of veggie straws and crackers were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Contrary to rule, three formula containers in the infant room were not labeled with the date they were opened. Frozen br
Sep 18, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On 9/16/25, center staff observed the Assistant Director forcibly grab two children by their wrists and pull them throug
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The licensee failed to report prohibited actions by an employee to children in care to the Department within 24 hours of
- Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance251.04(4)(a)2.e.
The licensee failed to immediately notify the parents of children who were subject to prohibited child guidance under DC
Jun 18, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
The licensee did not ensure that all information provided to the Department was accurate when a staff member falsely sta
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A physical examination report on a form provided by the Department that was completed not more than 12 months prior to n
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
There was not documentation available for review to identify that Staff C and D were qualified as teachers or assistant
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
There was not at least one child care teacher supervising each group of children when according to multiple staff statem
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
According to multiple staff statements, a review of attendance records, and documentation of staff hours' when counted i
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
According to staffs' statements and pictures provided to the Department, a marijuana pen was plugged in and charging in
- Smoking Prohibited On Premises And In Vehicles251.06(2)(h)
According to staffs' statements and pictures provided to the Department, staff are using vape pens on the premises of th
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
According to staff interviews a staff was placing children in the EPS Room, who are under 3 years of age, in time-outs
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Multiple staff interviews identified a staff person was yelling at her own children who are in care of the center, as we
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
An injury a child sustained while in care of the EPS Room on June 2, 2025, was not documented in the medical log book, a
- Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver251.09(1)(d)
Each toddler was not cared for by a regularly assigned child care worker in a self-contained room or area when according
Mar 12, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
The center did not maintain a record of immunizations for child # 5 to document compliance with s. 252.04 Stats., and ch
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The Toddler Room's attendance was not current and accurate when five children were in care and six were signed in on the
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of staff obtaining 15 hours of continuing education was not available for review for Staff A, B, G, and J.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not implement the child tracking procedure when children were moved between the infant and toddler rooms
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Children Of Staff251.055(2)(m)
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the Preschool and School-Age Classrooms where children from both rooms were
- Toilets & Washbasins - Use Of Steps Or Blocks251.06(10)(e)
There were not steps or blocks provided to children in the Toddler Room for children to use in order to wash their hands
- Manual Dishwashing - 3-Step Procedure251.06(9)(b)3.
Staff were not using a three step procedure to clean sippy cups between use.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Each refrigerator did not have a clearly visible accurate thermometer.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open packages of powdered sugar, graham crackers, and cereal were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, gl
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
The Intake for Child Under 2 forms, used to individualize the program of care for children was not in the room that some
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
Staff were using the hand washing sink to wash bottles and provide children drinking water. Each self-contained classroo
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