Ymca West
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 7/28/25, a three-year-old child was accidentally left unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately one to
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 7/28/25, staff did not use their established child tracking procedure when transitioning inside from the outdoor play
Mar 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A, who helps prepare meals, is missing documentation of having completed four hours of food service training prior
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the 4K room was not reviewed during the past six months.