Carebare Daycare
375 280TH ST, OSCEOLA, WI 54020-4120Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 5, 202630 Findings30 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring results from 09/11/25, the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff B, C, and E did not contain documentation that was available to review at the time of the
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
The files for Staff A and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of continuing education hours for 2025
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff B was missing documentation that was available to
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C was missing documentation of having obtained a
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C and E were missing documentation of having
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Rule states that any staff who prepares meals shall
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 03/05/26, a child from the Day Dream Room was not
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 03/05/26 the Funshine Room was not supervised by a
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
One of the bathrooms was not maintained in a sanitary
- Outdoor Play Space - Requirement251.06(11)(a)
Per interview with staff, children in care for more than 3
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A bottle of contact solution, which is labeled "keep out of
- Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers251.06(2)(f)
The center did not have a list of emergency telephone
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The center staff stated that the monthly fire drills and
- Dishwashing - Air Drying251.06(9)(b)6.
Rule states dishes and utensils shall be air dried in racks
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The refrigerator nor the freezer in the kitchen were equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer. In addition T
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open packages of dry foods including sugar, flour and
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
Rule states meal preparation personnel who help prepare
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Rule states that a time out may be used to handle unacceptable behavior only if the child is three years of age or older
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children251.07(4)(b)
During an interview in the Smartheart Room the children
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Child care workers did not use a two-step process of
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
One child in the Tenderheart Room had a container of
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children's hands were not washed immediately before
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
A staff member in the Smartheart Room did not wash her
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Two children's Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not in
- Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver251.09(1)(d)
Rule states each infant and toddler shall be cared for by a
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff B, was assigned as an assistant child care teacher
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