Hope Lutheran Church Preschool
260 VINCENT ST, FOND DU LAC, WI 54935Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Insurance - General Liability251.04(2)(g)1.a.
The center's general liability insurance was expired.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, staff members A did not have a physical examination on file.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff members A and B did not have documentation of compliance with the orientation requirements.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Based on records review, staff member B did not have the required Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training information o
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Based on records review, staff member B did not have the required CPR training certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based on records review, staff member B did not have the biennial Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file.
- Center Director / Small Center - Entry-Level Experience251.05(3)(e)3.c.
Staff member A did not have the minimum required 240 hours of experience for the position held.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The slide's fall zone mulch was less than 9 inches deep.
- Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers251.06(2)(f)
The center did not the emergency numbers posted in the 3 year olds'room.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was a large section of the fence by the pine trees that was not security fastened.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center did not have records of having conducted the monthly tornado and fire drills as required.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center did not have records showing that the smoke alarms were tested monthly.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The center did not have the snack menu posted.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The center failed to review the Medical Log Book every six months as required.
Oct 16, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff member B did not have the physical examination report on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff member A did not have the biennial chid abuse and neglect prevention training information on file.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff members A and B did not have the continuing education hours on file available for review.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy absorbing material around the 4 foot fall zone of one of the slides was less than the required 9 inches deep
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There was a 4 foot x 4 inch gap at the base of the back side of the fence, and also a 4 by 12 inch gap at the base of th
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center did not have records of the tornado drills for September, 2024.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There were no records showing that the smoke detectors have been tested monthly.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
There was a medication for a child that was missing the medication authorization form from the parent.
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