St. Anthony Preschool and Daycare
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20269 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A bottle of bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing table in the owl room.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 does not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 1 and Child 3 do not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 1 and Child 3
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
2 staff members were present in the frog classroom being used to meet staff-to-child ratios. One of the staff member's
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and Staff C do not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent bie
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
There are several electrical outlets in the indoor play area missing child proof outlet cover guards.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
A stack of cots in the bumblebee room are uncovered.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There is no parent authorization for an inhaler being stored at the center.
May 14, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
Center failed to report an incident which resulted in a broken arm to DCF as required by rule
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
No medical log entry was ever created to document a playground fall which resulted in a broken arm May 5th, 2025.
May 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Deteriorating paint observed along baseboards in the Butterfly classroom,
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Garbage can in K2 Monkey room not covered as required by rule
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal stored open in original container in Frog classroom not in food safe plastic or zip style bags as required by rul
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
Medication administration entered on certified form rather than in medical log book as required by
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication authorization lacked proper dosage instructions and intervals of use as required by rule