Big Oak Child Care Center
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
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premises was not free of hazards when the outdoor enclosure was rough and splintering. In addition, a sharp nail sti
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
Center did not use indoor equipment for intended use and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendati
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
An injury received by a child in care was not recorded in the medical log book as required.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Written parent authorization for a stored medication did not include the length of authorization. Blanket authorizations
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication being stored at the center was not labeled with the child's name.
- Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring251.09(1)(m)
Audio monitoring device used in the infant nap room was muted and without sound.