Gundersen Child Care 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.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.5 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 5/8/2026 the center self-reported that on 5/8/2026 1 child age 20 months was not closely supervised by child care wor
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 5/8/2026 the center self reported that the tracking method was not followed when the staff failed to count the childr
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Food - Returned From Plates Or Tables251.06(9)(f)2.
On 7/8/25 a Child Was Served Discarded Milk From The Day Before. This Child Has A "No Cow's Milk" Preference And The pit
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Center director self reported that a child was unsupervised by staff when he followed a family out of the park area for
Feb 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
Per DCF 251.09(3)(a)2m Ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the
Jun 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Per an email from the Center Director, on 6/26/24 1 child in the pre-K room was not within sight or sound supervision of
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 6/26/24, center tracking procedure was not followed when a teacher failed to count children prior to leaving the clas