Cyndie's Learning Thru Play
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 19 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Report - Plan Of Correction250.04(3)(d)
The plan of correction for violations cited during the licensing visit on 2/12/26 has not been submitted. The correction
Feb 12, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
Child 2's file was unavailable and could not be located during the licensing visit.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 2 is missing a health history record.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 2 is missing documentation of a physical exam completed every six months.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2 is missing documentation of an immunization history.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child 2's file is missing documentation of written permission from the parents for emergency medical treatment.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff A is missing a current certificate in child and infant CPR/AED.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws within the past two years.
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Child 2 is missing documentation of information for providing individualized care for a child under two years of age.
Mar 20, 20257 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- Background Check Request Form - Addition To Household250.04(2)(L)
The licensee did not submit a completed Background Check Request (BCR) form to the Department for each potential househo
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Staff B, who has been a household member and volunteer since January 2025, is missing a child care background check comp
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2, who has been enrolled at the center longer than six weeks, is missing documentation of their immunization histo
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate during the licensing visit when five children were present, but only three child
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, reportedly removed their staff file from the premises p
- Staff Orientation - Sids Risk Reduction Procedures250.05(4)(a)5.
Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, is missing documentation of having completed an orienta
- Staff Orientation - Emergency Procedures250.05(4)(a)7.
Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, is missing documentation of an orientation that address
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
The Department has, on multiple occasions, requested the licensee submit a radon test report conducted at the center. Re
Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
As of 1/03/2025, the radon test that was required no later than 9/01/23 has not been submitted to the licensing office.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to th