St Francis Children's Center
6700 N PORT WASHINGTON RD, GLENDALE, WI 53217-3919Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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. 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)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A three year old child was observed alone in a classroom while the rest of the class was outside. The child was unsuper
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The Preschool South classroom child tracking was not accurate. Staff failed to accurately count the number of children
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
On 5/6/26 staff reported a carpet fan was on the floor accessible to children in the Preschool South room on 4/14/26.
- Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)
The door in the Preschool South room was propped open on 4/14/26 with no screen.
Apr 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A four year old, non verbal child with special needs was not supervised for a short period of time when the child was fo
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Several bottle warmers were sitting on a low table accessible to young children.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
An infant was observed sitting at a table in a bucket seat with no strap. There were no straps for any of the bucket se
Jan 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Policies Submitted & Implemented251.04(2)(h)
Staff B did not follow center policy with regards to physical contact that is developmentally appropriate, safe and supp
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have a physical stating they are physically able to work wi
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Some of the staff hours documented to meet ratio did not list the accurate classroom where the staff was working.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are several loose cords accessible to children.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Several stacks of cots with individual sheets between the cots were not covered; to store in a clean and sanitary manner
Jun 17, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A does not have documentation of having had training in Abusive Head Trauma Prevention.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
The orientation on file for Staff A is not for a group child care, it was for a family child care.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is a small amount of flaking/deteriorating paint on several doors located in the outdoor play area accessible to c
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There are several skipped lines in a medial log book.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Injuries received by a child while in the care of the center are not being entered in the medical log book on the date o
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There is no current medication authorization form on file for a child with an Epi-Pen.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 16, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The noncompliance statement dated 3/12/24 was not posted at the time of the visit.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not follow their child tracking procedure when a group of children were outside and the childcare worker
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In childrens cubbies there were 4 tubes of diaper cream and a special hand soap for a specific child which all state k
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Two bottles brought from home are not labeled with a name and date.
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