La Causa Early Education and Care Ctr
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.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 and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 200
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 27 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child #6 did not have a completed health history form. Medical condition section was incomplete.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #7 did not have documentation of a current health report on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #5 did not have documentation of current health report on file.
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
There were 9 infant/toddlers in the infant room at one time.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The play space did not have 9 inches of energy absorbing material around areas 4 feet or higher.
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A window was open and propped with a wooden block. the block became dislodged and the window closed on a two-year-old ch
Nov 18, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
The outlets in room 201 did not have covers to protect kids from accessing.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The fire and tornado drills were not documented from August-October.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the baby room (105) refrigerator was reading 48 degrees.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There was no thermometer in the freezer.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There was an intake under two form that was not updated every three months as required.
Jun 11, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Two children in the infant room were not placed in a crib when they were sleeping.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #2 and #4 did not have current health reports on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #3 and #5 did not have documentation of a current health reports on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A-D did not have documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff files.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not 9 inches of mulch in the outdoor play space under the sections that were more than 4 feet tall.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of fire/tornado drills documented for April and May.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Fire alarm testing was not documented for March, April, and May.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
The cots in room 102 were not covered and were not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
2 intake under two forms were not updated every three months.
Jan 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The toilet on the first floor was continuously running and not in good working order.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Intake under two forms in the infant/toddler room were not updated every three months.
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
a teacher tapped a child on the head with a toy as a form of discipline.
Aug 14, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In room 202 there was a telephone with the long cable attached and was accessible to children.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of fire or tornado drills for July.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the infant room was not reviewed every six months.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Formula brought from home was not dated when placed in refrigerator.