Creative Explorers Learning 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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Child who arrived after 8:30 not included on center attendance in infant room
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Infant room tracking six children but seven were present
- Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs251.09(2)(k)
Only one adult sized chair was available for two adult staff in the infant room
Feb 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Didnt document drills for January of 2025
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills251.06(4)(jm)1.
Didnt document drills in January of 2025
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child file B did not include updates at three month marker