Lakeshore Child Care Center Inc
3400 DIVISION ST, MANITOWOC, WI 54220Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 26 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
On 5/5/26, upon review of staff member A's file there was no updated mandated reporter training documented in the file.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 4/30/26, a childcare teacher left a 10 month old infant alone in a pack and play asleep for approximately two minutes
Feb 18, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
On 2/18/26, upon review of staff member A's file there was no documentation of completed CPR in the file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
On 2/18/26, upon review of staff member B's file there was no mandated reporter training completed in the file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
On 2/28/26, upon review of continuing education for staff member C, there was no documentation in the file for 2025.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
On 2/18/26, in the 4k room there was a medication authorization that was not properly dated and said Monday through Frid
Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
On 10/22/25, upon review of emergency drills there was not one completed for the month of September 2025.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Upon review on 10/22/25, medical log and boo boo log books were last documented as being reviewed 12/12/24 for the 2 yea
Jul 21, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
Staff member disclosed personal information of a child to another parent.
- Center Director - Responsibilities251.05(3)(e)2.
Director failed to follow through on multiple concerns from staff involving another staff member and conduct around chil
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff member was not in sight or sound of children at all times. While outside in the play yard a teacher was wearing he
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Staff member was left alone to supervise a group of children when the staff member did not meet the educational qualific
- Contact With Children - Alcohol, Controlled Substances251.055(1)(j)
On 7/21/25 a child care worker was under the influence of alcohol while children were in her care.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Staff member admitted to leaving the classroom several times which left them out of ratio.
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
Staff member used inappropriate language in front of children.
- Infant & Toddler - Worker Diapering / Toileting Responsibili251.09(4)(a)
Staff member did not change diapers promptly.
Jul 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Upon review of staff file staff member C did not have documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma in file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff member 1-4 did not have current mandated reporter training documentation on file.
- Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(e)4.d.
Center director has no record of completed preservice training in file.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Drills not documented as complete since February 2025.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The boo boo and medication book for the 2 year old room was not reviewed since 12/2024.
Jan 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Copy Of Rules Available251.04(4)(f)
A copy of DCF 251 was not posted in an area of the center where the parents could see it.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #7 on the child record checklist did not have documentation of an updated health report in their file.
- Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(e)4.d.
Staff C on the Staff Record Checklist who has the current title of Center Director has no record of completion of the pr
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The boo boo medical log book for children 2 and over were last reviewed on June 14, 2024
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
1 intake in the infant room and 5 in the toddler room were not current (updated once every 3 months).
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