Creative Start Early Learning Ctr
542 7TH AVE W, DURAND, WI 54736Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Medication Administration (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 4, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 w
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child # 2 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination within the past 6 months. The mos
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Some Authorization to Administer Medication forms were missing the date range of the authorization. A written authoriza
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
One child's Albuterol inhaler was not in the original container. Medication is required to be in the original container
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and s
- Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver251.09(1)(d)
Each infant and toddler shall be cared for by a regularly assigned child care worker in a self-contained room or area. A
Jun 12, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Placement251.06(11)(bm)4.
The slides and swings were placed too close together on the younger children's playground, presenting the possibility of
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The marked fire exit was obstructed where the door was locked with a deadbolt.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An open box of pasta noodles and an open bag of Veggie Straws were not stored in bags with zip type closures or metal, g
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical / injury log book did not have documentation of having been reviewed by the director or designated person wi
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Several medications were missing a current Authorization to Administer Medication form or other written administration a
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The sink in the Toddler Room was being used for dishwashing with children under 2-years-of age in care. Each self-conta
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