West Allis Center for Early Education
11112 W NATIONAL AVE, WEST ALLIS, WI 53227-3108Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 NAC 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 26 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete enrollment information that includes the full names of the child's parents was not observed fo
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center failed to maintain an accurate written record of daily attendance including the departure time of children wh
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children in care when Classroom 2 transitioned t
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children," on a low shelf and accessible to children
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Documentation of the director's 6 month review of records of injuries, in the medical log book, was not observed.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months was not observed in Classroom 6.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
A child under one year of age was asleep in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier attached to a pacifier strap and clip duri
Sep 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children in care when 6 children w
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
A staff member was observed using an inappropriate tone and volume to guide behavior when speaking to a toddler age chil
Apr 16, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Per observation, a container of disinfectant wipes was accessible to children in the 3-year-old classroom.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent/guardian was not observed for child 3 and child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Documentation of a current health examination for a child under 2 years of age was not observed for Child 2.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of current CPR with the use of AED was not observed for Staff C, Staff D and Staff E.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training was not observed for Staff D and Staff E.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documentation of orientation was not observed for Staff B, Staff D and Staff E.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A child was not signed into the classroom in the 3-year-old classroom's tracking sheet.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Updates of infants and toddlers' development and routines were not updated every three months.
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
8/1/2024
Aug 1, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Food Storage - Safety251.06(9)(d)1.
Moldy salsa was observed in the refrigerator.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Two open boxes of cereal were observed and not properly stored
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
A childs hands were not washed after a diaper change
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A container of infant cereal was not dated upon opening.
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves251.09(4)(a)10.
Documentation of parent permission and directions for use of Center provided diaper cream/ Vaseline was not observed.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diapering surface was not cleaned using the required 2-step process
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