Learning and Beyond Preschool Llc
6117 JOHNSON ST, MCFARLAND, WI 53558-9235Childery 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
- 59
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking and deteriorating paint was found on walls in the toddler room.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The director or the director's designee did not review records of injuries with staff every 6 months.
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have documentation of having completed a training in abusive head trauma prevention, prior to beginning
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed child abuse and neglect training within one week of begin
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The director or the director's designee did not review the medical log book every 6 months as required when the last doc
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Multiple playpens had plastic fabric panels clipped to the side which is a safe sleep hazard.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff B did not have documentation of entry-level training courses to be a child care teacher prior to assuming the posi
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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