Ymca Dousman Y Care
341 E OTTAWA AVE, DOUSMAN, WI 53118-9703Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
During the visit a 5 year old child was observed sleeping on a padded mat with no sheet on it.
Mar 31, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
The employee's name, address, date of birth, education, position, previous work experience in child care, including the
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A report on a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the p
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
A certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the pos
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent was not on file for Staff B.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of continuing education requirements was not on file for Staff A and C.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of abusive head trauma prevention training was not on file for Staff B and staff C
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The fire evacuation route and tornado shelter areas were not posted.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The fire drill was not conducted for the month of March 2025.
- Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities251.06(3)(b)3.
Staff did not know the emergency steps to take or where to go during an emergency.
- School-Age Group Leader - Training251.094(5)(c)3.
School Age group leader training was not on file for Staff C.
- School-Age Program Aide - Training251.094(6)(c)
A person hired as a program aide shall have satisfactorily completed at least one of the following no later than 6 month
Oct 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Documentation of the September 2024 fire and tornado drill was not on file.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator was observed at 50+F and not maintained at 40 F and below.
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