St. Paul's Child Care Center
7835 W GRANT ST, WEST ALLIS, WI 53219-1712Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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 (10), Children's Records & Files (3), and Medication Administration (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #4, under the age of 2, did not have an updated health report on file. The report on file was dated 9/29/25.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #2, under the age of 5, did not have an updated health report on file. The report on file was dated 10/26/23.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was no physical exam on file for Staff B.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff C did not complete at least 15 hours of continuing education for 2025.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and Staff C did not have current Child Abuse & Neglect trainings on file.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use251.06(11)(bm)1.
The large play structure in the outdoor play space is recommended for children ages 5-12, based on manufacturer recommen
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There were skipped lines observed in medical log books.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There were medical log books that were not reviewed within the last 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were intake under two forms observed that did not have updates documented within the last 3 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A container of formula brought from that childs home was not dated.
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Child #1 moved for ratio and group size without infant intake in new room as required
May 6, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Infant observed asleep in bouncer
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
Notes from medical providers and administration of medication posted publicly in two year old classroom
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff file reviewed did not include records of abusive head trauma training
- Potty Chairs - Disinfected251.06(10)(dm)2.
Potty chair observed with standing urine in bathroom between 1 and 2 year old classrooms
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in toddler room not stored in sanitary manner as required by rule
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication authorization did not include intervals of use and second authorization included intervals that exceeded expi
Jan 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
No physical exam on file for staff reviewed
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file did not include CPR certification
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
No written medication authorization for allergy meds stored in child med box
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Pack n play mattresses not tight fitting as required
Dec 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Children under the age of three were given time outs by child care staff
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
Children were in time outs of at least six minutes in length
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Photographs provided showed center staff grabbing, dragging and lifting children in an inappropriate and potential injur
Sep 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff working in ratio in preschool class did not have a file for review
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff 1 lacked complete personal information including an emergency contact
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
No physical on file for staff #1:
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff #1 did not have required Registry certificate on file
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff #1 lacked documentation of complete education qualifications
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff not documenting the room assigned for ratio as required
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