Forest Friends Learning Place Llc
929 N RIVER RD, WEST BEND, WI 53090-2670Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation the paint in the fawn room below the counter in the nap area was deteriorated.
Mar 31, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Policies Submitted & Implemented251.04(2)(h)
On march 19, 2026, the center staff failed to implement their cellular phone policy that doesn't allow the use of cell
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On March 19, 2026, the center failed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the children, when there was a partial
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Based on staff interviews and video footage observation, on March 19, 2026, a child care worker failed to supervise a 1.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based on observation, there was a wood boat in the playground that had flaking paint.
Mar 23, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, the center, did not have a health exam on file for staff member B after more than 30 days of em
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on March 10, 2026, after returning from the playground, two child care workers failed to c
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Based on staff interviews and video footage from the center surveillance system, on March 10, 2026, two staff members fa
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Policy - Child Guidance251.07(2)(b)
Based upon staff interview, a staff member did not implement the center's child guidance policy when they used their foo
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Based upon record review a child in care did not have a child health report in their file.
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