Kids' Safari Learning Center
207 COMMERCE PKWY, COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527-8955Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 245
- 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 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
In the Stork Classroom on 2/11/26, a staff member used potentially injurious prohibited actions when they picked a child
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
In the Stork Classroom on 2/11/26, a staff member attempted to force a child to sleep when the child was left alone cryi
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
In the Stork Classroom, a staff member used cruel and frightening actions when they were clapping in a child's face to s
- Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children251.09(2)(a)
In the Stork Classroom on 2/11/26, staff did not respond promptly to a crying child's need when a child was crying alone
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
The center was not in compliance when a child received two time-outs longer than the maximum allowed three minute time l
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
The center was not in compliance when a child was physically restrained during a time-out and was observed struggling to
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
The center was not in compliance when food items were found in the refrigerator and freezer stored uncovered.
Jul 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
The center was not in compliance when prohibited actions that are frightening or humiliating were used to redirect a chi
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
The center was not in compliance when an infant received the incorrect formula. This violation was self-reported.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
The center was not in compliance when children under one year of age were asleep in cribs that has soft materials hung o
Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
The center was not in compliance when cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet at ground level in the giraffe
Jul 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
The center was not in compliance when a teacher was observed on camera forcing food into an infants mouth while they wer
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
The center was not in compliance when a teacher was observed on camera slamming a serving spoon down on a table in front
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center was not in compliance when it was found that on 5/16/24 a child was out of sight and sound supervision for ap
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