Early Childhood Academy Inc
1601 W DAVENPORT ST, RHINELANDER, WI 54501-2987Childery 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.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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star and accreditation from NAEYC and NAC. 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)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 55
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Two staff in Room A did not sign out on the daily attendance sheet.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches.
- Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize251.06(9)(b)3.c.
Bottles and nipples in Room A were not being sanitized after washing.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
On 04/14/26 there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 04/06/26 in refrigerator in Room A.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The freezer in Room F did not contain a thermometer.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
Two pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet from the nearest crib and were t-boned rather than placed end-to-end with a so
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
A menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log books in Rooms C, F, and E were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure that all possible preven
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorization for one medication in Room F did not include specific times to administer.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Per review of the medical log book, one medication in the Room F was given outside the authorized dates on the parent au
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Disposal Containers251.09(4)(a)8.
The garbage container containing diapers in the shared bathroom for Rooms E and F had not been disinfected on a daily ba
Dec 12, 202514 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
In the Purple Room, a child under the age of 1 was asleep face down on the rug.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per review of classroom sign in sheets, a staff member was not signed in to the Green Room. No staff was signed in to th
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning products that are labeled with "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the open furnace
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Areas in the center have dirt and other debris scattered around the floor. Sinks and countertops had evidence of grime a
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The Orange Room had peeling paint on the walls in areas accessible to children.
- Basement & Furnace Room Doors251.06(4)(g)
The furnace room door was open contrary to the sign on the door that states "Keep Closed At All Times."
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
In the Yellow room, there were 2 packs of Gerber Natural baby food that expired in October 2025.
- Food Storage - Safety251.06(9)(d)1.
The mini fridge/freezer in the Yellow Room was above the required temperature. The breastmilk that was stored in the fre
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal and goldfish crackers were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade pl
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The tables were not cleaned or sanitized before lunch in the Green and Orange Rooms. There was evidence of syrup on the
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Multiple cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets on the mattresses.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
In the infant room, cribs that are being used for children under the age of 1 had blankets in them.
- Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs251.09(2)(k)
There are no adult sized chairs in the Purple Room for the child care workers.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process.
Mar 12, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Classrooms C, D, and F had dried food and dirt on the walls. Tables, shelves, and toys were visibly dirty. Cobwebs were
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Multiple dry food items were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
Classroom B did not have a medical log book.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The parent authorizations to administer were expired for two medications and one medication was expired in Classroom C/D
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
In Classroom B a 14 month old child was sitting on the floor while being fed.
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