Natures Cove West Early Learning Center
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
During a monitoring visit, a can of disinfectant and a spray can of room deodorizer were observed in an unlocked cabinet
Dec 3, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
During a monitoring visit, a lower level cabinet with cleaning supplies and sprays was observed to be unlocked. This mad
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
During a review of tornado and fire drill practices, it was noted that tornado drills weren't practiced during September
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On 9/26/25, a teacher briskly removed a two year old child from a piece of equipment, placing him with some force on the