Cradle to Crayons Preschool Llc
819 ASH ST, SPOONER, WI 54801-1201Childery 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
- 64
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 23 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center director self-reported that on 9/10/2025, a 2 year old child was not closely supervised by child care workers
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 9/10/2025, the center director self-reported that the center tracking procedure was not followed when the staff fail
- Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Supervision251.055(2)(g)1.
During the course of a complaint investigation, center staff admitted that child care workers are not within sight or so
- Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Persons In The Center251.055(2)(g)2.
During the course of a complaint investigation it was discovered that staff-to-child ratios are not maintained in the ce
Sep 4, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
The licensee and staff failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect although they had reasonable concerns of a sta
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
The licensee did not ensure that all information provided to the Department was current and accurate when the center dir
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The licensee failed to report multiple prohibited actions by an employee to children in care within 24 hours of the occu
- Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm251.04(3)(k)1.
The licensee failed to report to the Department of an incident involving law enforcement within 24 hours after the occur
- Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance251.04(4)(a)2.e.
According to the center director/licensee, the parent of a child who was subject to child guidance that is prohibited un
- Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom251.07(2)(c)5.
Contrary to rule, center staff self-reported that they have used time-out periods on several occasions where children we
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
According to a report received by the Department on 7/31/2025, and through admittance by the center director/licensee, t
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
According to multiple staff, an employee was observed on multiple occasions using verbal actions and behaviors that were
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
The center failed to notify parents immediately of their child sustaining a head injury while in care on 7/8/2025. Per D
Jul 1, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor l
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the file for employee G.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the files for staff B and G. AHT
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Contrary to rule, Staff A, C, E and F did not have documentation of enough hours to meet the yearly requirement of 15 co
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
A review of the meals & snacks served showed the center is still not meeting the U.S. department of agriculture (USDA) c
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
One child in the infant room had a container of cough syrup in the medication box, but did not have a current medication
Oct 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
Complete children's records were not available to the licensing specialist during the monitoring visit because they were
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff files were not available for review by the licensing specialist during a monitoring visit on 10/16/24 due to being
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