Just Playing Child Care
704 CORNELL AVE, RICE LAKE, WI 54868-1526Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
There was no documentation of Staff Record form information on file for Staff B.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
In the months of December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, the licensee prepared meals in the kitchen while provid
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In the months of December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, children in care would sit in the kitchen while the lic
- Communicable Disease - Readmission251.07(6)(e)3.
It was discovered during the visit that two children had been diagnosed with a communicable disease and were readmitted
Oct 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor l
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Each child under 2 years of age shall have a follow-up health examination every 6 months after their initial health exam
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
The provider's staff file was not available for review during the licensing visit.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Cleaning supplies including bleach and sanitizer spray that were labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed i
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The wall between the kitchen and the living room is in need of repair. The base of the wall is crumbling, exposing broke
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There was no documentation of required fire and tornado drills for the month of May 2024. The provider is required to ke
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