Children's Place Child Dev 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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff C did not have on file, staff record information.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C did not have on file documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the center.
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
The menu was not planned one week in advance as the menus posted in the kitchen and area visible to parents was dated fo
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Several entries in the 2 year old room medical log book were not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical/injury log books were not reviewed every 6 months.
Dec 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An unprotected outlet was observed in a classroom.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Documentation of fire drills for September, October and November of 2025 was not observed.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Documentation of results of smoke detector testing was not observed for October and November.
Feb 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of the required content education hours for 2024 was not observed for an employee.
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
Blankets were observed near the faces of napping 1 year olds and not tucked tightly under the crib mattress.
Jun 18, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information for a person authorized to pick up and an emergency contact was not observ
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Documentation of complete physician/ medical facility information was not observed for a child.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Documentation of a high school diploma or GED was not observed for a child care teacher
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate in the preschool/ school aged room when 10 children were present and 8 children were signed in
- Food - Thawing251.06(9)(f)5.
A bag of chicken was placed in the sink to thaw.