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53552 ABINOOJIYAG RD, ASHLAND, WI 54806Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 70
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A self-reported incident occurred on 3/18/2026 when a child was spinning on a rocking chair, fell off and landed on his
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a physical examination report on file signed by a doctor stating she is free from illness and is ph
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff C did not have a WI Registry certificate on file showing she is teacher qualified.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A did not have a certificate for Abusive Head Trauma on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and G did not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff F did not have a current Child Abuse & Neglect certificate on file. The previous one expired 10/2025.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F did not have meal prep training on file.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The tables were not cleaned or sanitized prior to eating lunch in the Dagwaagin room.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Multiple entries in the medical log books throughout the center did not have the child's full name and/or time of the in
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children in the Dagwaagin room did not wash their hands with soap and water before eating lunch.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff D did not have a current annual driver record on file.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A self-reported incident occurred on 12/15/25, when a 1 1/2 year-old child overturned a cup of hot tea onto their chest
Oct 30, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff B has been working at the center without a DCF approved background check.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A does not have a registry certificate that shows she meets the qualifications for her position.
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The whereabouts of Child 1 were unknown due to staff not providing sight and sound supervision to guide behaviors, preve
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The whereabouts of Child 1 were unknown when Child 1 went outside without staff knowing. The teachers in the classroom d
Jan 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Order and Imposed Plan of Correction letter dated 11-1-2024 was not posted next to the child care license.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B and Staff C did not have a staff health report on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A did not have a registry certificate that shows she meets the educational qualifications for her position.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Per interview of staff in the Aki room, they are not washing the children's hands after diapering/toileting.
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff D did not have documentation on file showing completion of infant and toddler training.
Oct 8, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown251.04(4)(a)2.d.
The parent of Child 1 was not notified immediately when Child 1's whereabouts were unknown.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B, Staff D and Staff F did not have a staff health report on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A, Staff C and Staff E do not have a registry certificate that shows the staff have met the educational qualificat
- Meal Prep Personnel - Orientation251.05(3)(gr)2.
Staff F did not have documented orientation on file.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F did not have documentation on file of completing at least 4 hours of training in kitchen, food handling and nutr
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A did not have documentation of staff orientation on file.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The whereabouts of Child 1 were unknown due to Staff G and Staff H not providing sight and sound supervision to guide be
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