Red Caboose School Age Lapham
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff B and C did not have a staff record form on file
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B and C did not have a health report on file within 30 days of starting work.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B and C did not have CPR certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and C did not have a training on child abuse and neglect reporting laws on file.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B and C did not have an orientation on file.
May 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was peeling paint in areas accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Center refrigerator and freezer was not equipped with a thermometer.
Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documented staff orientation on file did not cover the all the required topics.
Jan 6, 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