Highland Community School
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Bleach and perfume spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in Toddler Room 125.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation of compliance with immunization history was not observed for Child A.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Documentation of compliance with orientation requirements was not observed for Staff B.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Documentation of review of injuries by the director or their designee every six months was not observed in the medical l
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months was not observed in Toddler Room 126.
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to implement their child tracking procedure when a child care worker took children out of the classroo
May 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to implement their child tracking procedure when a child care worker took children outside and did not
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The center failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios when one childcare teacher took 16 children between 2 and 2.5 years
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Per review of medical logbooks, lines were skipped between entries in Toddler Classroom 128.
Dec 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A child care teacher taking children to the bathroom from the lunch room did not have a form of tracking with her.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
A cot stack with bedding in the hallway was not stored in a sanitary manner.
Jul 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Close supervision was not maintained when a 5 year old child was left unattended outside in rain for 28 minutes.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking procedure was not implemented when child care workers did not do a head count when coming inside from playi