Safety First Learning Center
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.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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
8/1/2025
Aug 1, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
In the XBox room there is several areas of deteriorating and chipping paint.
- Permission & Emergency Information251.08(2)
The permission and information packet for each child was not in the bus at the time of inspection.
- Permission - Purpose Of Transport251.08(2)(a)
The permission and information packet for each child was not in the bus at the time of inspection.
- Emergency Information - Parent Contact251.08(2)(b)
The information packet for each child was not in the bus at the time of inspection.
- Emergency Information - Physician Contact251.08(2)(c)
The information packet for each child was not in the bus at the time of inspection.
- Emergency Information - Emergency Medical Consent251.08(2)(d)
The information packet for each child was not in the bus at the time of inspection.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
There was not a current driver record available for review for staff A.
Apr 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have a current certificate of CPR in their file.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
There was an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children in the Apple room.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is a bench in the outdoor play area that has deteriorating paint.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
There was a sink in a room used by toddlers that did not contain a functioning sink. The sink in the room is not in serv
Aug 20, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The health report for Child D was more than 6 months prior to the start date.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
At the time of review, Staff A and B did not have a physical on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A, B, and C did not have a current CPR certificate at the time of review.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have a current child abuse and neglect certificate at the time of review.
- Extension Cord Use251.06(4)(e)
At the time of review, multiple extension cords were in use in the school age classroom.