Elmwood Early Learning Center
213 S SCOTT ST, ELMWOOD, WI 54740-8645Childery 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 15 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
An Authorization to Administer Medication exceeded the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for a child's i
Oct 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Some Authorization to Administer Medication forms were missing the date range or specific instructions for administratio
Oct 31, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report251.06(1)(a)
On 10/31/2024, the center did not comply with the commercial building inspection report when a two year old child was ob
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
One child's Authorization to Administer Medication form for Albuterol was missing the date range of the authorization.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Three infants were observed sleeping in pack and plays, covered up with a blanket. One of the children was propped up o
Jul 12, 202410 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Documentation from the Department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was complete
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
An infant was observed wrapped in a blanket, sleeping on a bouncer seat. Each child under one year of age shall be plac
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma was not available for Staff C. Each child care worker, cente
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of Staff A, C, D, F, and G obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and ch
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was not documentation of Staff B, C, D, E, F, and G having received training within one week after beginning work
- Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report251.06(1)(a)
The center did not comply with the commercial building inspection report when, contrary to the building inspection repor
- Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces251.06(11)(b)8.
Slides and small climbing equipment are placed above concrete on the Toddler Playground, which is prohibited.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Provided251.06(11)(bm)
Outdoor equipment shall be safe and durable. The equipment shall be all of the following: used in accordance with manufa
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The outdoor premises was not free of hazards. On July 11, 2024, the center self-reported a 20-months-old child was allo
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
A infant was sleeping in a pack and play with a soft blanket under the child's head.
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