Flambeau River Early Learning Center
485 5TH AVE S, PARK FALLS, WI 54552-1131Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 25
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 2, 4, 6 and 8 do not have health history information on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 3 did not have an updated health report on file. The current report expired December 2025.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff I does not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Dry foods in the kitchen (cereal, chocolate chips, marshmallows, flour, noodles and muffin mix) were not stored in a zip
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
Child 1 on the Child ID Key was administered medication on 3/5/26 and it was not documented in the medical log book.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Child 1 on the Child ID Key had a medication at the center that was not labeled with the child's name, dosage or directi
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Child 1 on the Child ID Key did not have a current medication administration authorization on file.
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
Non-submittal of required materials and fees 30 days prior to the license expiration date.
Dec 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Per staff interview, a tornado drill was not practiced in September or October 2025. A fire drill was not practiced in t
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There is no documentation stating fire drills were practiced in September, October or November 2025.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Staff did not clean or sanitize the tables in the infant/toddler classroom before serving snack.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per review of the product, the disinfectant is not being used per label instructions when disinfecting the diaper changi
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Staff put a child under the age of 3 on a time-out.
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