Lake Edge Learning Center
1511 NICOLET BLVD, NEENAH, WI 54956-2983Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Based on observation on 4/9/26, in the Frog room, the toilet is not in good repair with deteriorating suraces on the sea
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Based on observations on 4/9/26, in the Frog room, two children napping were not two feet apart from each other.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
Based on observations on 4/9/26, in the turtle and bunny rooms, the medical log books was not numbered to the end of the
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Based on observations on 4/9/26, in the bunny room, there was an expired medication on site.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Based on observations on 4/9/26, in the turtle room, two children's hands were not washed after diapering.
Jun 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
A window in the Skunk room was cracked.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
A new log book in the Bunny room failed to have numbered pages to the end of the book.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
An entry failed to be made in ink as required, Deer log book contained a pencil entry dated 5/2/25.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication not currently authorized to be administered failed to be sent home-Ibuprofen.
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 1/30/25, child care workers failed to supervise a 3.5-year-old child when they exited the classroom behind a parent t
Nov 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On November 19, 2024, a 2.5-year-old child failed to be supervised by a childcare worker when the child was left in the
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On November 19, 2024, childcare workers failed to implement the centers name to face tracking procedure when exiting the
Oct 1, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Of 3 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of a completed exam.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On August 29, 2024, child care workers did not provide supervision to guide behavior and activities when after a child p
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On August 29, 2024, child care workers failed to implement the center's procedure when a worker took three children insi
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Bedding/sleeping bags failed to be stored in an appropriate manner- bags were stored directly on top of each other in th
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medications failed to be labeled with the child's name and directions for administration. Two medications failed to have
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
The diaper container in the single stall bathroom failed to be hands free as required.
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