Red Caboose Child Care 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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 95
- 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 (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B did not have a completed biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting laws.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Refigerator in the infant room was not equipped with thermometer.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication being stored in the classroom was not labeled with child's name and including dosage and directions for admin
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
In the infant room, staff did not document changes on child's development and routines every 3 months based on discussio
- Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding251.09(3)(a)9.
An infant who was unable to hold their bottle was not held by a staff when being fed.
Jun 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child B did not have a current physical health examination report on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Energy absorbing under monkey bars did not meet the depth of at least 9 inches.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not in good repair in the elephant classroom when staff described a leak that caused damage on the ceil
- Equipment - Quantity For Indoors251.07(3)(b)2.
In the elephant classroom there was not sufficient indoor play equipment to allow each child a choice of at least three
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001