Active Child Care
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Licensed capacity
- 168
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
Cedar mops with attached cleaning solution were accessible to children in the Leaping Legends classroom's bathroom and T
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of a complete health history was not observed for Child 1.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The center failed to document days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-t
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children in care when 5 children w
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Sleeping surfaces in the Curious Climbers Classroom were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots were stored
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Current annual driver training was not observed for Staff B. The last driver training was completed January 2025.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
A current driver record was not observed for Staff B during the monitoring visit. The last driving record was obtained i
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in children's development and routines, every three months, was not observed for all children i
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact With Person - Behavior251.05(3)(k)2.
Per review of camera footage, former staff exhibited behavior that gives reasonable concern for the safety of children w
Sep 10, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per review of sign-in sheets, staff in the Curious Climbers classroom failed to document days and hours worked, and in w
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was less than nine inches of energy absorbing materials under the slides in the outdoor play space.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
An unrolled garden hose was on the ground and accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
There was a garbage container, in the kitchen, that did not have a cover as required.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Documentation of monthly fire evacuation and fire drills practice was not observed since July 2025.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A previously opened bag of Cheerios was taped shut rather than being stored in a bag with zip-type closures or metal, gl
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
The center failed to record changes to the planned menu when the center served a meal not on the menu and neither the ki
Jun 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
The center failed to notify a parent of a minor injury to a child until the parent inquired about the injury.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
The center was unable to provide a medical logbook for the summer camp.
May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
The center failed to notify a parent of a minor injury to a child in care.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight & sound of the children to guide the childr
May 8, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per review of attendance sheets, staff are not properly documenting hours worked, in which classroom, and are not signin
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Per review of staff records, Staff B did not have documentation of a completed orientation.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Per review of staff records, Staff B does not have documentation of training in Abusive Head Trauma.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation that supports Staff B completed 15 hours of continuing education requirements for 2024 was not observed.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The floor of the bathroom in the Adventure Crew classroom was littered with used paper towels and two bath towels.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Documentation of current record of tornado and fire drill practice was not observed for April 2025.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children's faces/noses were not cleaned in the Tumbling Tot's classroom during the monitoring visit.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Per observation, staff in the Tumbling Tot's classroom failed to wash their hands after cleaning and wiping noses.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in the children's development and routines was not updated every three months in the Tumbling T
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
Staff members failed to provide current and accurate information to licensors during a visit on 3/27/25. Licensors quest