Dream Catchers Childcare Center
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.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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Broken mirror on changing table of room 105 had sharp glass edges accessible to toddlers in care
- Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child251.06(7)(a)
36 children were in care in room 102. The room lacked 35 square feet per child required
- Dishwashing - Air Drying251.06(9)(b)6.
Dishes being air dried with baskets, racks or boards as required
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
Center refrigerator measured at 43 degrees, exceeding required temperatures
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal in kitchen pantry stored open in original packing not food safe plastic containers or zip style bags
- Daily Outdoor Activities251.07(1)(e)4.
School age staff indicated that children do not have daily outdoor activity as required by rule
- Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size251.07(3)(a)1.
Children in care in room 102 lacked equipment appropriate to their developmental level. Programming material was set for
- Equipment - Quantity For Indoors251.07(3)(b)2.
There was inadequate programming material in room 102 for the children in care. Numerous children were observed just si
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in room 104 not stored in sanitary manner as required by rule
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
No three month update documented on child #1s infant intake form
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 20, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed behind play crib in the downstairs classroom
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
Several plastic deli style containers refrigerated without covers as required
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Two year old class had open boxes of cereal not stored in food safe containers or zip style bags
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
Kitchen staff not wearing hair restraint during meal prep
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
No hand washing of two year old after diaper change
Nov 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Discharge Of Enrolled Child251.04(2)(h)3.
Center did not follow their published child discharge policy, removing a child from care as the result of a substantiate
- Procedure If Absent Without Prior Notification251.055(1)(h)
Child did not arrive in center as scheduled and was not picked up from school as scheduled by center owned transportatio
Nov 7, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff observed on camera leaving classroom with infant children outside of sight and sound repeatedly
- Policy - Child Guidance251.07(2)(b)
Staff acting contrary to guidance policy using cellphone rather than engaging with and supervising children.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
Multiple infants observed left for extended periods of time restrained without programming or interaction in high chairs
Oct 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child tracking was not accurate on paper or in the centers tracking application for the 4 and 5 year old classroom. 12
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Areas of flaking paint were observed in areas accessible to children in the 4 and 5 year old classroom
Jun 18, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child #1 had no non parent emergency contact information
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff file did not include a physical exam
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff file reviewed did not include required Registry certificate
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff file reviewed did not include a staff orientation as required
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff 1 lacked documentation of CAN training
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Inadequate mulch under monkey bars in outdoor play area
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Excessive garbage littered throughout play space