Laugh N' Learn Childcare Center
727 MORRISON ST, CHETEK, WI 54728Childery 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
- 28
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
During the licensing visit on 9/4/25, nine children in the Preschool Room were not within sight and sound supervision of
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
It was observed that Pack 'n Plays in use by children on 9/4/25 did not contain tight-fitting mattresses nor sheets that
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Paint had deteriorated and was flaking on the climbing structure in the outdoor play space.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
A child care worker placed an activity center with a child in it, on top of a cozy cube within the classroom. Upon ques
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
One child was not provided a sheet in their pack and play.