Ricardo Diaz Early Learning 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 326
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 23 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in EHS room 2 and 3 were not updated every three months as required.
Sep 24, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a staple gun accessible to children in room 111. There was plastic bags and a batteries in a drawer accessible
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books were not updated every six months as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The intake forms were not updated every three months.
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
A child was involved in an incident on 6-10-2025 that required medical attention. The incident was not logged in the me
Feb 27, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The most current enforcement letter was not posted.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff D is marked as a lead teacher without proper qualifications.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A-D did not have current CPR training on file.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have 15 hours of continuing education training on file.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The fired drills were not documented for the month of January.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log book had entries on the very last page and pages were skipped.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books have not been reviewed every six months as required.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
There was a child that had a diaper changed and hands were not washed.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Several intake under two forms were not updated every three months.
Oct 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A 7 month old child was left unattended in a classroom for 14 minutes.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There were 4 children transitioning to classroom #2. 3 children were tracked into the classroom and 1 child was not tra
Oct 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
The cots were not covered in order to remain sanitary.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in room three was not reviewed every six months.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The intake forms in room 11 infant toddler room were not updated every three months.
Jul 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were mouse traps in classrooms accessible to children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Mice have been caught at the child care center three separate times.
Jun 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child left the playground was not within sight and sound supervision between 30 seconds to a minute.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
A child got out of the play space that had a fence section with a gap larger than 4 inches.