Northwoods Child Development Center
1165 US HIGHWAY 45 S, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-9378Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- 57
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 202614 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Per observation, a child under the age of 1 was asleep in a bouncer seat for at least 15 minutes.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, D, and E do not have a health report on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A has been working at the center for more than 6 months and does not have a registry certificate on file showing s
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff A and B do not have documentation that they meet the educational qualifications for their positions.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of completing the Abusive Head Trauma training.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff F does not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was a gallon of expired milk in the fridge of the Nature Scouts classroom.
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Per interview of staff, children under the age of 3 are being removed from the classroom to "take a break."
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A 2 1/2 year old child was put in a onesie with hand restrictions in response to an undesirable behavior.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
A child was scratched under the eye on 2/9/2026 and it was not documented in the medical log book.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
There was an expired medication for a child in the Nature Scouts classroom.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There was no medication authorization form filled out, signed or dated by a parent for a medication that was at the cent
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children in the infant room did not have their hands washed with soap and water or a wet cloth after diaper changes.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name or dated.
Dec 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per review of staff sign-in and out sheets, multiple staff members are not signing in and/or out of all open classrooms
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Per review of classroom attendance and staff sign-in and out sheets, the Raccoons classroom was not in compliance with s
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
Per review of classroom attendance and staff sign-in and out sheets, multiple classrooms were not in compliance when usi
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Medical Evaluation251.07(6)(dm)3.d.
There was no documentation in the medical log book from 10/13/2025 for Child 1 when teachers were concerned he might hav
Sep 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
Staff admitted to raising their voice at children when frustrated with behaviors.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children in the Bears room did not wash their hands after diaper changes.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Per observation, multiple cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets on the mattresses.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned with soap and water or disinfected after use.
Feb 12, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, B, and C do not have documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect reporting.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A has not completed the required 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was not supervised when a staff member fell asleep during nap time and a child left the classroom and was found
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
The center has multiple items on site including hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, margarine/butter, Go Go Squeeze yogurt
- Canned Food251.06(9)(c)4.
One large can of pudding and one large can of fruit were dented.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorizations for Child 8 to administer pain reliever and cough syrup are incomplete and do not include exac
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 7 and 8 did not have documentation of changes in development and routines every three months as required.
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