Helping Hands Learning 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Documentation of health history information was not observed for a child.
- Staff File - Orientation250.05(2)(g)
Documentation of an orientation was not observed for an employee
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of mandated reporter training was not observed for a provider
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Documentation of abusive head trauma training was not observed for a provider
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Standing water was observed on an inflatable pool outside.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A deck stairs railing was loose
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 17, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
Results from the most recent monitoring visit were not posted and visible.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Documentation of a current health exam for a child under the age of 2 was not observed for a child
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of a current health exam for a child over the age of 2 was not observed for a child.
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
Documentation of staff record information was not observed for a provider
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for a provider.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of mandated reporter training was not observed for a provider.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Orientation was not completed for a provider. As a result, the provider was unaware of where files were kept to access e
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Flaking paint was observed on an exterior window frame, deck steps and a bench in the outdoor play space.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Bathroom towel rod is not secure. The top step on the deck is not secured
- Guiding Children's Behavior250.07(2)(a)
A child care provider pulled a child by the arm to get him to move to another area while the child was resisting, riskin
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Documentation of complete infant and toddler information was not observed for a child.