Wauwatosa Dc and Lrng Ctr - Trinity Woods
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.4 / 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 2 Star and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without gaps larger than 4 inches. Gaps at the bottom of the fence n
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premise was not in good repair at the time of licensing visit. The preschool 1 classroom bathroom contained a sink
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication on the premise lacked a complete authorization at the time of licensing review. Authorization was blanket,
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
An expired medication was observed in a classroom medication box during licensing visit.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication was observed on the premise without an authorization.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Center staff failed to document changes in a child's development and routines every 3 months. Documents contained signat
Aug 20, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Health Exam Report251.04(6)(a)8.d.
Child #4, under the age of 2, did not have an updated health report on file. The report on file was dated 9/17/24.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were 12 children present in the Toddler 2 room but only 10 children signed in on the attendance form.
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
There was no paper towel available in the bathroom of the Toddler 2 room.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication authorization form in the Toddler 1 room did not have medication intervals and length of the authorization
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There was an expired medication in the Toddler 1 Room, and an authorization form with an end date of 3/5/25.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were intake under 2 forms observed that did not have updates documented within the past 3 months.
Feb 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
There were two staff present in the Toddler 1 room at the time of the licensing visit, however, only one staff member wa
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a pair of scissors in the Toddler 1 room that was in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An outlet in the Preschool 1 room was not protected by a screen or guard.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A bag of pretzels in the Infant 2 room was expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were several intake under 2 forms that were observed during the licensing visit that did not have any updates docu
Jul 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Health Exam Report251.04(6)(a)8.d.
Child #5, who is 4 years of age, did not have an updated health report. The health report on file was dated 5/9/22.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were several intake under 2 forms observed that have not had updates documented within the past 3 months.