Play and Grow Learning Center-Grand Chute
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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
On 3/6/26, there was an expired inhaler in the Badger room (exp 2/26).
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Outdoor play equipment-metal climber, contained flaking and deteriorating paint accessible to children.
May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
On May 19, 2025, a child care worker fed a child a bottle of breast milk belonging to another child. The child consumed
- Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula251.09(3)(a)7.
Leftover breast milk from an incorrect feeding failed to be discarded and was later fed to the correct child.
Apr 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The licensee failed to report an employee's use of prohibited actions with children in care that occurred on June 19, 20
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On June 19, 2024, a child care worker used prohibited actions as a form of disciplining toddler age children in care. Pr
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
Of 5 Children's Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of intake information- an initial and updated form could
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
On December 5, 2024, a substitute childcare worker from the local Child Care Resource and Referral Substitute program fe
Aug 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Of 10 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of biennial training. Training on file expired in 9/23.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Outdoor play space enclosure/fence on the large back playground had openings greater that 4 inches along bottom sections
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Outdoor bridge/walkway to back playground contained deteriorating paint accessible to children.