Reaching Past the Stars Academy
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Child Transportation Safety (7), and Building & Premises Safety (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 202624 Findings24 Important
- Hours, Days, Months Of Operation250.04(1)(c)
The center is operating outside of licensed hours. The hours of operation are from 6am to 9pm.
- Current, Accurate Information250.04(2)(c)
Accurate information was not provided. Licensee stated she does not provide transportation at the beginning of the visi
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
Center did not report to the department a change in transportation services. Transportation was not approved prior to tr
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 3 does not have any health history information in the file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 1 who has been enrolled for more than 3 months does not have a physical on file.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 3 who has been enrolled for more than 30 days does not have documentation of immunization on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of the visit. A child who was present is not signed in.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff are not consistently documenting their days and hour worked when used to meet ratio.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Illness250.05(2)(d)1.a.
Staff B who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have a physical on file indicating she is free from illness
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Physical Ability250.05(2)(d)1.b.
Staff B who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have a physical on file indicating she is physically able w
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff B who has been employed for more than 3 months does not have training in CPR/AED.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
Child tracking was not accurate at the time of the visit. One child who was present at the time of the visit was not mar
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There are several loose cords hanging from a TV in the bedroom accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation h
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
There is no current radon test within the last two years.
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
The swing set in the outdoor play space is not anchored in the ground and is wobbly.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There are two trampolines in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
- Medical Log Book - Evidence Of Injuries Received In Or Out O250.07(6)(b)3.a.
Licensee reported that a child had come to the center with a black eye about two or 3 weeks ago and never entered it in
- Permission And Emergency Information250.08(2)
Children taken on two field trips did not have permission and the required emergency information in the vehicle.
- Required Information - Children Being Transported250.08(3)(a)
Center did not have a list of children being transported in the vehicle when taken on two field trips.
- Required Information - Permission And Emergency Information250.08(3)(b)
Children taken on two field trips did not have permission and the required emergency information (health care contact an
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Licensee who transported children on two field trips does not have a driving record on file.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
A minivan used to take two field trips does not have a vehicle inspection.
- Vehicle Liability Insurance250.08(5)(c)
There is no insurance for minivan used for two field trips.
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed250.08(8)(a)
A minivan used for two field trips does not have the required vehicle alarm.
Jun 17, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #1, Child #5 and Child #6 do not have documentation of immunizations on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. A child who was present during the visit was not signed in.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not documentation of current training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired in October
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
A child who is present is not signed in on the attendance sheet which is the center's procedure for child tracking.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There is flaking/peeling paint on the trim of the garage in the outdoor play space, accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The wood siding on the home is splintering which is accessible to children.