Rainbow Academy Childcare
1209 W LAYTON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-2432Childery 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 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
- 60
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking was inaccurate in the infant room. Three children were signed onto the tracking sheet, however 4 children w
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A container of "Aquaphor" was observed accessible to children on a changing table.
Apr 15, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A can of Lysol disinfectant spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the ups
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Current documentation of child abuse and neglect training was not on file for Staff B.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An outlet in the upstairs bathroom was observed without a protective cover.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
A refrigerator in the toddler room was observed above 40°F.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
A thermometer was not observed in the infant room refrigerator.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An open box of pasta was not observed stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic contai
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Children in toddler room were observed sleeping less than 2 feet apart.
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