Countryside Montessori Preschool
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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, who has been working at the center longer than 30 days, is missing documentation of a health examination statin
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A is missing documentation of having completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within o
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is deteriorating paint at child level on a storage shed in the large children's outdoor play space.
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The tornado shelter area at the center is not posted.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Several fire exit doors are kept locked with dead-bolts, which require a two-hand motion to open, and are considered par
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Nov 18, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Background check requirements were not completed for Staff E and F prior to working alone with children.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C, E and F did not have physical exam reports available for review in their files.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, B, C, D, and E did not have documentation of completion of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requir
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Documentation of review of medical log book records was not completed every 6 months, as required.