Dinosaur Den Childcare Llc
4999 HAHN RD, DEFOREST, WI 53532-1858Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The provider did not maintain a current CPR certificate when their certificate expired on July 6, 2022.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
The provider reported that they did not have documentation of continuing education training requirements for 2025, as re
Oct 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center did not have documentation of evacuation and tornado plans being practiced in July, August, and September.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Records of meals and snacks served to children were not available for review by the licensing specialist when the licens
- Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older250.07(4)(c)
Each child one year of age and older was not provided with a safe sleeping surface when a 2 year old child was observed
- Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring250.09(1)(c)4g.
An audio monitoring device was not being used in a room where a child under the age of one was placed to sleep when an i
Apr 29, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
An infant was not placed to sleep on their back in a crib when the infant was sleeping in an infant and toddler baby roc
- Licensed Capacity250.04(1)(a)
The number of children in care exceeded the licensed number when seven children were receiving care and the center is li
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee did not maintain a current written record of attendance when they reported they had not recorded children's
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
The provider was caring for seven children: 4 children were under the age of two and 3 children over the age of two and
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center has not practiced the fire evacuation plans monthly when the provider reported they have not practiced the em
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding250.09(1)(c)3.
A blanket was being used to cover an infant sleeping in an infant and toddler baby rocker chair.
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