Mariposa Learning Center Inc.
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star and NAC accreditation. 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 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
Multiples dump toy trucks were rusty.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children's hands were not washed after entering the facility during the outdoor transition.
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The Center did not report the Department that a child who suffered an injury while in its care on July 10, 2025, receive
Jul 31, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when diaper cream and hand lotions were located in multip
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
At the Aranas room children's blankets were not storage in a sanitary manner when they were one on top of the other.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medications and written parent authorization to administer medication, keep in multiple rooms, were expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns251.09(2)(b)
Infants were not on individualized schedules when lights were turned off, lullabies were playing, teachers announced tha
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves251.09(4)(a)10.
The directions of diapers lotions, powders or salves on use by children were not posted in the diaper changing area.
Dec 4, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when hand lotion and hand sanitizer were accessible to ch
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff member was signed-In in a classroom where she was not present.