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Childery

Early Childhood Academy Inc

1601 W DAVENPORT ST, RHINELANDER, WI 54501-2987Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 30 Findings
1 Critical29 Important

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
  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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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