Shell's Daycare Inc
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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 202611 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff D that indicates the person i
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the monitoring visit in two classrooms when four children were
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
The file for Staff D has not been maintained to include all required items, including educational qualifications and pre
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff D was providing sole supervision and care to a group of children and did not have the educational qualifications o
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Sight and sound supervision of all children to ensure their safety was not met during the monitoring visit.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met on the day of the visit in the Infant Room when there was only one child care
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no fire drill documented for the month of March 2026.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The Director said that the program does not test the smoke alarm detection systems, and the center is not aware of how t
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
It was observed during the monitoring visit that staff were not washing their hands before or after diapering and assist
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
It was observed during the monitoring visit that the diaper changing surface in the bathroom was not cleaned or disinfec
Apr 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
One assistant teacher was missing documentation of a completed high school diploma on the date of the monitoring visit.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
One staff member was missing documentation of completing CPR on the date of the monitoring visit.
Jun 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The file for Staff B did not contain documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the department
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary re
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
During the course of a complaint investigation it was determined that a 21 month old child was transitioned to the 2 yea