Young Blessings Preschool
293 S MAIN ST, AMHERST, WI 54406-9391Childery 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
- 20
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Use Of Disposable Gloves251.07(6)(g)6.
Staff did not wear gloves when assisting a child with a bloody nose.
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker when they were left in the bathroom unattended
Sep 19, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in reach of children and located in a cubby.
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
Children are being sent to the time out rug for not following directions. The child will sit on the rug for one minute p
- Time Out - Not Isolated251.07(2)(c)4.
Children are sent to a designated time out rug located next to the office door. The child will sit on the rug by themsel
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children251.07(4)(b)
Three children did not fall asleep after 30 minutes of laying on their cots. The children were made to stay on their cot
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorization for one medication did not include specific dates for administration.
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