Nature's Cove Early 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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
During this licensing visit, an assistant qualified teacher was supervising the Elm classroom by herself. Rule states "
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
During a staff file review, it was noted that an individual identified as an Assistant Child Care Teacher has not comple
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
During a staff file review, three employees were missing documentation of continuing education for the year 2025.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A can of Febreeze air freshener spray was observed sitting on the bathroom sink in the Aspen room, within reach of child
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
A child safety gate was observed at the bottom of the staircase leading from the Pine room down to the Elm room. Becaus
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Seven different medications belonging to six different children were found on the premises. None of the medications had
Oct 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Rule states "Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of 3 feet and be unobstructed by furniture or o
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children251.07(4)(b)
Rule states "Child care workers shall permit a child who does not sleep after 30 minutes and a child who awakens to get
- Mealtime - Staff With Children251.07(5)(b)1.
Rule states "Staff shall sit at the table with the children during mealtime". On 10/9/2025, staff were supervising chil
Apr 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
During a monitoring visit, a container of bleach, bottle of glass cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, and spray air freshener,
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The door to the Cedar room has a lock located at the top of the door. Because of it's location, access into or out of t
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
In the Cedar room, a few dolls were observed to be stained/dirty along with a Minnie Mouse Couch, and an (approx. 2' x 3