Playhouse 4 the Precious
549 VAN DYNE RD, FOND DU LAC, WI 54937-1831Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- 90
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Certificate Of Insurance - Dates Of Coverage251.04(2)(g)1.
The center did not have a current certificate of general liability insurance available for review.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
The center did not have records for the required 15 hours of continuing education for staff members A and B. Staff membe
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The CPR training for staff members A and C was not provided by a DCF approved agency.
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The evacuation routes were missing in the 2-2.5 year old's room, the young twos' room, and in the 3 year old's room.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There were no records of the monthly fire prevention systems test.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
In the infants' room, one of the mattress covers did not fit snugly over the mattress.
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To Th
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Based on records review, the CPR certificates on file for staff members A and B are not from an agency approved by the
Feb 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon review on February 20, 2025, Staff Member A of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of a phy
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Based upon review on February 20, 2025, several medical log books were not reviewed in a timely manner, as the last time
Oct 16, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C and D of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have any educational qualifi
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of comple
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of comple
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of curren
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of comple
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Based upon observation on October 16, 2024, several children's hands were not washed after they had their diapers change
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Based upon observation on October 16, 2024, a child care worker failed to wash their own hands between diaper changes.
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Based upon review on October 16, 2024, Staff Member A of the Staff Record Checklist did not have 10 hours of training in
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Based upon observation on October 16, 2024, a child care worker did not clean or disinfect a diaper changing surface bet
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