Rising Stars Academy Llc
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Medication Administration (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Bare dirt visible under the swing used in the outdoor play area
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Missing fence slats in outdoor play creates more than four inch gap in enclosure
- Exit Lights251.06(4)(i)
Rear exit light not properly lit as required by rule
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of the medical log book documented in the two year old room
- Child Safety Restraint System251.08(6)(a)
No age appropriate child restraint in van utilized for transportation on 1/13/26
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment251.07(2)(e)1.
As reported by another agency, following a law enforcement investigation, and as confirmed by center ownership, a center
Apr 30, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
No mulch observed under swings in outdoor play area
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Greater than four inch gap under the gate of the enclosure surrounding the outdoor play area
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
4/30/2025
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal stored in the one year old room not stored in food safe container or zip style bag
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication authorization form lacked intervals of authorized use as required by rule
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Medication authorized for four month infant indicated required physician contact. Parents documented no physician contac
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
11/1/2024
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering & Food Preparation251.09(4)(c)
There was no solid barrier between the diapering sink and the food preparation area.