In the Beginning Child Care and Learning Center
310 2ND ST, BOSCOBEL, WI 53805-1164Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 50
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not complete training in Abusive Head Trauma prior to working with children as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The changing mats in the infant room, toddler room, and upstairs bathroom had cracks in them, exposing the padding insid
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 11, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of beginning work at the center as required.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff B did not complete the entry level training requirements within 6 months after assuming the position of assistant
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Potentially harmful materials were not stored in a way that was inaccessible to children when three classrooms had fire
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not in good repair when the baseboards in two classrooms had been removed, exposing deteriorating wood
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Fire and tornado plans were not practiced monthly as required when no drills were completed during the month of August.
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff B was working with children under age 2 without completing the required training in infant and toddler care within
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