Dcsc Parklawn Child Development Ctr
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.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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- 78
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
No time of arrival documented on attendance records in preschool classroom
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file did not include current CPR certification
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Preschool tracking documented 4 children but 5 children were in care in the classroom
Apr 23, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff lacked documented records of entry level training to be assistant teacher
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff file reviewed did not include record of abusive head trauma training
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Staff supervising children alone was not lead teacher qualified
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Gap between the fence and broken stonework along souther perimeter of outdoor play area greater than the four inches req
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Replacement fence panel had exposed sharp wire edges accessible to children in care