Rise High Learning Academy
6200 NESBITT RD A, FITCHBURG, WI 53719-1949Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (8), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 27 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring result listing the rules violation was no posted visibly to parents
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The center had flaking deteriorating paint in the interior of the toddlers room accessible to children.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
An infant was observed falling asleep in a bouncer chair and was not moved to the crib.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
The staff did not wash her hands with soap and water after handling the dirty diaper waste.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diapering changing pad at the Toddlers room was in a poor condition making it difficult to disinfecting it.
Sep 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring result listing the rules violation was no posted visibly to parents.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B did not complete the biennial Child Abuse and Neglect Training.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A and B did not have documentation of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in the past year.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
Outdoor equipment were not safe when some children's tables and cars were broken accessible to children in the play area
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Toddlers hands were not washed with soap and water after their diapers were changed.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff member hands were not washed with soap and water after changing children's diapers.
- Infant & Toddler - Cleaning Child's Diaper Area251.09(4)(a)11.
The diaper area was not cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized after each diaper change.
Apr 10, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer chair for a long period of time. Staff admitted it was the only surface whe
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Staff member from the Toddlers room were observed walking out of the room on multiple occasions leaving the additional s
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The Ocean room was not free of potential source of harm when carpets had roll/fold edges on multiple areas posing a pote
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electric outlets at the Ocean and Butterfly rooms, accessible to children, were not protected by screens or guards.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Potentially harmful materials were accessible to children when a gallon of hand sanitized was reachable by the main entr
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
A child under the age of 2 years old was desperately cry. Teachers admitted she was crying because she was hungry but sh
- Infant & Toddler - Feeding Schedules251.09(3)(a)1.
Staff did not follow infants and toddlers own feeding schedules when Infants were observed crying and distress. The teac
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves251.09(4)(a)10.
The directions of diapers lotions, powders or salves on use by children were not posted in the diaper changing area.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diapering changing pad at the infants and Toddlers room were in a poor condition making it difficult to disinfecting
Aug 22, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child A was missing a follow-up health exam.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A did not have documentation of having completed Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training prior to beginning to wor
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
The toddlers' room was supervised by a volunteer counted-in-ratio and completed 240 cumulative hours of work who was not
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
The preschool room exceeded the maximum group size when 11 children were present and a child under the age of two-years
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An outlet at the Toddler's room was not protected by a guard.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Potentially harmful materials were accessible to children when a hand lotion and disinfecting products were reachable by
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