Ripon Children's Learning Ctr Inc
400 W OSHKOSH ST, RIPON, WI 54971Childery 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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- 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 (7), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
On April 14, 2026, a two-year-old child was on a climber that was rated for children 5 to 12 years of age. The child fe
Jan 29, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
The red infant room failed to have barriers between the six pack and plays.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The orange room had two intakes that were not current (updated every three months).
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Two infants in the orange room had soft materials in the crib. One infant had a pillow case and one had a burp cloth an
- Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns251.09(2)(b)
An infant in the Orange room was placed in a crib awake and remained awake for over 30 minutes.
Aug 6, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
two staff members #B and #C were missing a staff record in their file - see checklist.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
One staff member #A was missing her physical after 30 days of employment - see checklist.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
One staff member #B did not have her abusive head trauma training documented as being completed prior to working at the
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
One staff member #C did not have her orientation completed and in her file - see checklist.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The infant orange room was very dark and you could not see in the room to see the children.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
There was no staff member in the orange room. There were 7 children napping and the room was very dark. There were tea
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The logbooks in each room were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last reviewed in December 2024.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
There was one inhaler in the green room that did not have an authorization form filled out.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The red room had 2 intakes that were not current (updated once every 3 months) The orange room had 5 intakes that were n
Mar 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of a physic
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on February 24, 2025 a child care worker did not sig
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member B of the Staff Record Checklist did not have a certificate of completi
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Based upon investigation on March 24, 2025, bite injuries that occurred on January 29 and March 14, 2025 and a scratch i
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based upon review on October 1, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of complet
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