Doorway to Learning
5617 GORDON RD, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235-9607Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
Based on a complaint investigation the center failed to report a room change to the department when they moved the class
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
Based on record review on 2/11/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1, 2, 4, and 5 failed to have an alterna
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Based on record review on 2/11/26 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member B failed to have a staff file on
- Space Designated For Children251.06(1)(c)
Based on a complaint investigation the program is sharing two classrooms within the child care center during child care
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Based on record review on 2/12/26 the program failed to practice emergency written plans monthly.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Based on record review on 2/12/26 the program failed to test the fire alarms and smoke detectors monthly.
- Pets & Animals - Notification251.07(7)(c)
Based on a complaint investigation the center failed to notify parents in writing when dogs were going to be on the prem
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Expiration Date Of A Probationary License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on November 26, 2024, child care workers failed to provide sight and sound supervision to
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On November 26, 2024, child care workers failed to implement their child tracking procedure when they did not do a head
Nov 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
On November 20, 2024, a child care worker exceeded the maximum 3 minute time out rule when they kept a four-year-old chi
- Time Out - Not Isolated251.07(2)(c)4.
On November 20, 2024, a four-year-old child was isolated from the rest of the children in their classroom while being ma
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A child care worker used prohibited actions on a three-year-old child when they repeatedly used physical restraint in th
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Wet Or Soiled Diapers251.09(4)(a)2.
On 07/01/2024, child care workers did not promptly change wet or soiled diapers when two two-year-old children were not
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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