Gerber Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
Indoor equipment failed to be use in accordance with the manufactures directions. Toddler bucket seats in 2 classrooms
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medications on site failed to have a current/completed parent authorization to administer. Blanket authorizations that e
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medications on site failed to be labeled with the child's name and include the prescription label with administration di
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Expired medications and medications no longer authorized/being given failed to be sent home.
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance251.04(4)(a)2.e.
Based on a complaint investigation it was discovered a staff member within the 1-2 year old room used inappropriate chil
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Based on a complaint investigation a child care worker used inappropriate child guidance on 1-2-year-old children in car
Oct 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Based on observation of the center on 10/14/25 their were a number of missing outlet covers throughout the center. Outle
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Based on observation of the center it failed to be in good repair. It was observed that Dry wall is exposed in multiple
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Based on observation cold food storage units failed to be equipped with a thermometer. This was observed within the infa
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Based on observation of the infant classroom, infant/toddler classroom the cribs failed to have tight fitting crib sheet
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Based on record review on 11/19/24 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member D failed to meet the continuing