Great Lakes Learning Center
425 W WALTERS ST, PRT WASHINGTN, WI 53074-1453Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- 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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