Christys Child Care Center
3217 CENTER ST, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-4217Childery 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
- 20
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (3). Of 30 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff C was working in a teacher capacity and caring for a group of children alone without an approved DCF background ch
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Notice of Order, Sanctions and Appeal Process issued on 12/22/25 was not posted next to the child care license.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have record of CPR from an approved vendor on file. Staff B did not have record of current CPR on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file.
Dec 8, 202511 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff B has been working at the child care center since 09/23/24 with an expired background check.
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The current statement of noncompliance, including rule violations not verified as corrected by the department, was not p
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A did not have record of personal information on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C and E did not have record of a health report on file.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff E did not have record of orientation on file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff C did not have record of abusive head trauma training on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A, B, C, D, and E did not have record of current CPR on file. Staff E and F did not have record of CPR from an app
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C, D, and E did not have current record of child abuse and neglect training on file.
- Radon - Mitigation System251.06(2)(p)4.b.
Due to elevated levels of radon, a mitigation system was to be installed by 06/30/24. As of 12/08/25, a mitigation syste
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The lit fire exit in the Infant Classroom did not have a clear passage with a width of three feet and was obstructed by
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff in the Kangaroo Classroom did not wash their hands after wiping a child's runny nose.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 25, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The current statement of noncompliance, including rule violations not verified as corrected by the department, was not p
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff H did not have a staff file.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D and E did not have record of personal information on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, B, C, and D did have record of a health report on file.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff G did not have record of 15 hours of continuing education for 2023 on file.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff A, C, and D did not have record of orientation on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B and C did not have record of current CPR certification on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D, F, and G did not have record of current child abuse and neglect training on file.
- Radon - Mitigation System251.06(2)(p)4.b.
Due to elevated levels of radon a mitigation system was due to be installed by 06/30/24. As of 11/25/24 a mitigation sys
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There were several dry food items downstairs that were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, g
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
An infant wearing a sleep sack was placed into a bouncer chair and the safety straps were not used per the manufacturer'
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The product used to sanitize eating surfaces did not contain directions for sanitizing hard nonporous food surfaces on t
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