Lily Pad Learning Center Llc
848 4TH ST, FOND DU LAC, WI 54935-6700Childery 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
- 135
- 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 11 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 25 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On April 1, 2026, a child care worker failed to ensure the health and safety of a 4.5-month-old infant when the infant w
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Persons working with children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before handling food, before and a
Feb 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Confidentiality - Compliance With Statutes & Rules251.04(7)
The center failed to maintain the children's confidentiality when they provided to a staff's Defense Attorney, video foo
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, the center did not have a health report on file for staff member B.
Dec 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed251.04(4)(a)2.b.
On March 4, 2024, the center failed to immediately notify a parent of injuries on a 6 month old child. The child had cu
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
On March 04, 2024, the center failed to document all injuries observed on a child under their care in their Medical Log
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
The center staff failed to document in the Medical Log Book that on 09/19/2025, a red mark was observed on a 6 month old
Oct 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On October 13, 2025, a child care worker failed to ensure the health and safety of a 3-month-old non-mobile infant when
- Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed251.04(4)(a)2.b.
On 10/13/2025, a child care worker failed to immediately notify a parent, with sufficient detail, that a child in care w
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
On 10/13/2025, a child care worker in the infants' room failed to wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Sep 29, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
On September 18, 2025, an infant was observed, via video, to be sleeping in a swing in the nap room area.
- Policies Submitted & Implemented251.04(2)(h)
Center video footage shows that on September 18, 2025, and October 13, 2025, a child care worker was seen regularly usin
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On 09/18/2025, a 6 month old child in the Infants' Room received 22 half-moon red marks that, according to medical profe
- Contact With Children - Alcohol, Controlled Substances251.055(1)(j)
Based on video footage provided, on September 18, 2025, a child care worker was observed consuming alcohol while caring
- Policy - Child Guidance251.07(2)(b)
On 09/18/25 and 10/13/25 the child guidance policy to deal with children that are crying, fussy or distraught was not im
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
Based on center's records, on 08/14/2025, the program failed to document in the Medical Log Book scratches observed on a
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Based on the center's video footage, on 09/18/2025, a staff member failed to wash their hands after changing an infant's
- Infant & Toddler - Language Development, Learning Experience251.09(2)(e)
On September 18, 2025, routines were not used as occasions for language development and learning experiences. The child
- Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding251.09(3)(a)9.
Based on the center's video footage, on 09/18/2025, a staff member propped the bottle of an infant while the child was
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
Based on staff interviews, on July 21, 2025, a child was offered a meal at lunch time, the child was not feeling well an
Jun 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
In the girls' bathroom, the third stall from the door had peeling paint.
- Child Safety Restraint System251.08(6)(a)
In the van used for transportation, there were some child booster seats that were expired.
Jun 5, 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 License Renewal Shall Submit to Th
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
On January 7, 2025, a childcare worker administered a lower dose of a medication than the prescribed dose to a child. Th
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