A Growing Place Preschool Gt4k
206 N JOHNSON ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1304Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A written medication authorization did not include medication intervals and length of authorization.
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Each employee who comes in contact with children in care did not complete the required training on child abuse and negle
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