Great Lakes Learning Center
425 W WALTERS ST, PRT WASHINGTN, WI 53074-1453Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, staff member A did not have a physical exam on file after 30 days of employment.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Based upon observation, on 02/17/2026 a staff member in the Little Pirates classroom left the classroom to answer the ce
Jan 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon record review Staff C employed greater than 30 days and did not have a completed staff health report on file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Based upon record review Staff C did not have documentation of completion of Abusive Head trauma training prior to worki
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based upon record review Staff C did not have documentation of completion of biennial training for child abuse and negle
Oct 30, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon record review staff A, E, F were employed longer than 30 days and did not have a completed staff health repor
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Based upon record review staff A, C, G, did not have documentation of their high school diplomas within their staff file
- Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(e)
Based upon observation a staff member left the pier room, 11 children were left with one teacher.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation the paint on the half wall and the wall in the play area was deteriorated in the lighthouse room
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills251.06(4)(jm)1.
Based upon record review the tornado drills were not documented July 2025, August, 2025, and September 2025.
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
Based upon record review two children under age 2 did not have an update within the most recent three months.
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