Ymca School Age-Emerson
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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 8 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
On the day of the monitoring visit there was an expired epi pen with a current authorization. A medication past its exp
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 6/23/25 , center tracking procedure was not followed when staff failed to document that 4 children left for summer sc
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
An inspection of the medical log book revealed the log has not been reviewed since September 2024. Rule requires the me
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The lunch and snack menu was not posted for parents to see on the day of the visit.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
A review of the medical log showed that it not been reviewed since 12/11/23. A review shall be done every 6 months to e
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
On the day of the monitoring visit an epi pen for MG was in the medication box with no authorization, N.P. had no "to an