University Ave Discovery Ctr Inc
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. 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
- 75
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premises was not free of hazards when a large cord was hanging down in the children's reach in the bathroom area, pr
Aug 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who was within sight an sound when, based on staff interviews, a ch
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure failed when, according to staff interviews, a staff member took two children to th
May 30, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
An epipen on site for Child 1 had expired in June of 2024.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Child B did not have documentation of a health exam within the last two years as required when the most recent health ex
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have documentation of training in child abuse and neglect within the last two years as required, when th
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electric outlet in use in the Wizards classroom was loose from the wall and had masking tape on it to attempt to re-a
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
During the monitoring visit, a staff member was observed using a washcloth to wipe part of table after a child finished
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Child 1 had an epipen on site with no current authorization from the parents as required.
Nov 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The enclosure for the outdoor play space has several spots that are less than 4 feet tall.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The school age classroom has several areas of deteriorating paint.