Steam Academy Llc
5806 W NATIONAL AVE, WEST ALLIS, WI 53214-3446Childery 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
- 33
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 22, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
On the day of the monitoring visit, a 4 month old was observed sleeping in a rocker. **The infant was moved during the v
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A warning letter dated 10/30/24 is not posted at the center.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history information on file for Child 2 noted multiple medical conditions; however, the form lacked information r
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 2 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There is no health report on file for Staff B. Staff B started in June 2025 and would have needed a health report within
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff hours worked are documented but it does not include what room staff is working in when used to meet staff-to-child
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file. The most recent certificate expired May 2025.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training on file was
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not follow their policy for child tracking. There was no child tracking outside for a group of three chi
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In the outdoor play space, nails were observed sticking out of the wooden fence, accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Dry goods are not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
A dirty diaper was observed in a plastic bag lying on the floor. **This was corrected during the licensing visit**
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 22, 202416 Findings16 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 3 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit. There were 12 children in care but only 11 ch
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed physical examination on file. Staff B started working in March 2024 a
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff B and Staff D do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent at the time of the monitoring v
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The center lacked documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when staff are used to meet staff-to-c
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file was tak
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
Staff B working alone in the Little Jungle room, was not working under the supervision of a child care teacher, as requi
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff E, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation of completing the annual 1 hour training in
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Sight and sound supervision was not maintained during the licensing visit. Several children were observed leaving the cl
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 10/22/24, a group of 7 children in the Little Jungle room were not supervised by a qualified child care teacher.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The centers child tracking procedures were not followed when on 10/22/24, a child was observed in the infant room but w
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On 10/22/24, there were 5 infants, under the age of 2 years in age, with 1 teacher. Staff to child ratio for this age is
- Outdoor Play Space - Minimum Total Space251.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space, which measures 376 square feet, does not meet the minimum space requirements. The minimum space
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Several parts of the fence had a gap greater than 4 inches in the outdoor play space.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Several cords were hanging loose throughout the center and accessible to children.
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
On the day of the monitoring visit, staff E, identified as the cook, was not wearing an effective hair restraint while p
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