Chestnut Children's Academy
405 W CHESTNUT ST, PARDEEVILLE, WI 53954-9108Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 25 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
Notices from the department were not posted and visible to parents when the center's warning letter was not posted.
- Report - Construction Or Remodeling251.04(3)(L)
Construction and remodeling were not reported to the department before it began, as required, when the director stated o
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Each cold storage unit was not equipped with an accurate thermometer when the refrigerator in the infant room did not ha
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The director did not review the records of injury every 6 months to ensure that all preventive measures are being taken
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
A child's hands were not being washed with soap and warm water before meals when the children in the 2 year old room did
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Cribs did not contain a mattress covering that fit snugly over the mattress when a mattress covering on an infant's crib
Nov 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The center was not in compliance when no physical examination could be found on site for staff A, B or C.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
The center was not in compliance when no record of educational qualifications for individuals not required to have a reg
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
The center was not in compliance when no record of required 15 hours of continuing education could be found on site for
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
The center was not in compliance when there was no record of abusive head trauma training on file for staff C.
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The center was not in compliance when attendance records requested during an investigation were not made available for r
Oct 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center was not in compliance when a child was in care in the Toddler room, but was signed into the two year old room
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
The center was not in compliance when food preparation staff was observed not wearing an effective hair restraint such a
Apr 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The center was not in compliance when staff A's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training was expired.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The center was not in compliance when the one year old classroom was observed to over staff to child ratios, with one te
Aug 13, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The School age room was divided without approval and previous notification to the Department.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Children's attendance record was not accurate when some children were not signed out in different rooms the week of Augu
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
At several rooms, staff days and worked hours record were inaccurate when child care workers did not signed out from the
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff A was missing documentation of having received an orientation within the first week of being hired.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automate
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B did not have documentation of current biennial child abuse and neglect training.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
In the Infant 2 classroom, staff B, did not complete all entry level training to qualify as a teacher prior to assuming
- Continuing Education Requirement - Less Than 8 Months251.05(4)(c)2m.
Staff A, who had been working at the center less than 8 months, did not complete at least 2 hours of qualifying continui
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
According to the attendance record, the staff-to-child-ratio was exceeded at the Infants 2 room the week of August 5, 20