Learning Ladder Daycare
353 PROSPECT AVE, HARTLAND, WI 53029-2022Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 17, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff did not sign in on 9/17/24.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the living room, tv cords were hanging loose and a bimbo seat that is a recalled product, did not have the required s
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The closet door handle in the napping room was partially detached from the door.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
A broken toy (Little Tike playground set) with sharp edges was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to chil
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
Inflatable bounce toys were observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
Infant bottles brought from home were not labeled with the childs name and dated.
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding250.09(3)(j)
A child was observed sitting in a high chair without safety straps during the monitoring visit.
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