Children First Development Center Inc.
1743 EGG HARBOR RD, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235-3519Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 69
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
Based on a complaint investigation the center failed to report a room change to the department when they moved the class
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
Based on record review on 2/11/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1, 2, 4, and 5 failed to have an alterna
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Based on record review on 2/11/26 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member B failed to have a staff file on
- Space Designated For Children251.06(1)(c)
Based on a complaint investigation the program is sharing two classrooms within the child care center during child care
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Based on record review on 2/12/26 the program failed to practice emergency written plans monthly.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Based on record review on 2/12/26 the program failed to test the fire alarms and smoke detectors monthly.
- Pets & Animals - Notification251.07(7)(c)
Based on a complaint investigation the center failed to notify parents in writing when dogs were going to be on the prem
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Expiration Date Of A Probationary License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on November 26, 2024, child care workers failed to provide sight and sound supervision to
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On November 26, 2024, child care workers failed to implement their child tracking procedure when they did not do a head
Nov 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
On November 20, 2024, a child care worker exceeded the maximum 3 minute time out rule when they kept a four-year-old chi
- Time Out - Not Isolated251.07(2)(c)4.
On November 20, 2024, a four-year-old child was isolated from the rest of the children in their classroom while being ma
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A child care worker used prohibited actions on a three-year-old child when they repeatedly used physical restraint in th
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Wet Or Soiled Diapers251.09(4)(a)2.
On 07/01/2024, child care workers did not promptly change wet or soiled diapers when two two-year-old children were not
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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