Southwest Ymca Day Camp
11311 W HOWARD AVE, GREENFIELD, WI 53228-1887Childery 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 300
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Accessible Toxic Substances, Power Tools252.43(2)(b)
Bug spray and sun screen stored in accessible, unsecured container in the area utilized by the youngest age group in the
Jun 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children252.425(1)(a)
Child was left outside of sight and sound supervision in the pool area for a period of between one hour and thirty minut
- Child Tracking Procedure252.425(1)(b)
Child tracking procedure not followed properly with name to face checks after changing in the pool room in 6/19/25
Jul 16, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Base Camp Environment252.43(1)(a)
Base camp bathrooms heavily soiled and muddy with paper towels littered all over the wet, dirty floors
- Base Camp Premises & Structures - Condition, Maintenance, Sa252.43(1)(f)
Exposed, sharp chicken wire near bathrooms utilized by children
- Accessible Toxic Substances, Power Tools252.43(2)(b)
Aerosol body spray accessible to children in camp space, left accessible on camp picnic tables next to children
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