The Kid Kave Cc and Lrng Center
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4). Of 27 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Cleaning supplies, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked closet in the upstairs hallway. In
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
According to attendance records, four (4) children were signed in on 11/8/25 but were not signed out. On the day of the
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet ratio. Staff hours are not documented on 10/31/25
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file for Sta
- Provider - 16 Hour Care Limit250.055(1)(c)
According to attendance records and staff hours, on multiple days, staff A has been providing care to children for more
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A large piece of glass was observed on a window sill in the outdoor play space and in the kitchen, a large knife was obs
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
The medical log book had a torn page and the book is not numbered.
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Licensing Specialist attempted monitoring visits on 8/20/25 and 9/30/25 but was unable to access the premise.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The temporary snow fencing used as the enclosure is no longer there.
Sep 10, 202417 Findings1 Critical16 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Several cleaning supplies, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked closet in the upstairs hal
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
The file for Child 5 was not available for review at the time of the licensing visit.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Emergency contact information is not listed in the file for Child #3.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history information on file for Child 2 did not have the appropriate box marked to indicate any medical condi
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 2 enrolled in February 2024 and did not have documentation on file of completing an initial health exam within 3 m
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
Staff A did not have all of the required personal information on file, such as staffs education, position, emergency co
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not documented on 9/9/24 and 9/10/24 when children were in care.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff A does not have the required physical exam on file and has been working at the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff A does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space lacked a permanent enclosure not less than 4 feet high. The temporary orange fencing was laying o
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An electrical outlet in the upstairs bathroom did it have an outlet cover.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A knife was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children. **This was corrected during the monitoring vi
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The window on the door of the upstairs bathroom had a large crack in it and a light switch plate was missing on top of t
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Minimum USDA meal requirements are not always met. On 9/10/24, milk was not served to children in care.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Written records of menus and snacks dating back at least 3 months were not available for review.
- Hand & Face Washing250.07(6)(g)1.
On 9/10/24, childrens hands were not washed with soap and running water before and after lunch.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
A container of formula brought from home was not labeled with the childs name and dated on the day of opening.