Right at School at Mckinley Elementary
2435 N 89TH ST, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226-1803Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have a current child abuse and neglect certificate on file.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Mar 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise251.04(3)(i)
A child's whereabouts were unknown on 3/21/25 and was not reported to the department until 3/24/25.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child attempted to enter the school building unknown to the center staff to use the bathroom. When unable to enter, th
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Staff did not adhere to child tracking procedures on 3/21/2025. Based on a review of video for 3/21/2025, A worker went
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
There were 19 school aged children assigned to Staff A at the start of programming.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
Staff D did not have a current certificate of Child Abuse and Neglect training on file.
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