Black River Cc and Preschool
725 N 8TH ST, BLK RIVER FLS, WI 54615-8802Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Medication Administration (2). Of 15 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff A that indicates the person i
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 w
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff A and B did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months be
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B and E were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmo
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, B and D were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neg
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Contrary to rule, Staff D did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education in 2
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open packages of dry foods were observed on a table in the common food area. Dry foods, if opened, are required to be st
- Menus - Available For Review251.07(5)(a)5.c.
The center has not been documenting meals and snacks served. Documentation of meals and snacks served must be planned at
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The tables were only being sanitized before children sat down to eat meals and snacks. Per rule, eating surfaces shall b
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorization form for medication must include start and end dates for the length of the authorization that d
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name and the label includes the dosage and dir
- School-Age Program Leader - Training251.094(4)(c)
There was no documentation for either staff that were providing care on the day of the monitoring visit that they had me
- School-Age Care - Supervision Of Group Of Children251.095(2m)(c)
Per rule, at least one School-Age Program Leader or Child Care Teacher shall supervise each group of school-age children
Aug 14, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet i
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The tables were not washed and sanitized before children sat down to eat lunch on them as observed during the monitoring
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