South Wood County Ymca Early Learning Center
601 W GRAND AVE, WISC RAPIDS, WI 54495-2706Childery 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
- 90
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation of immunizations were not on file for Child 1.
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 8 did not have an updated health report on file
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have current child abuse and neglect training on file
Jan 31, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center had 5 children signed in to care but 6 children were present.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of current child abuse and neglect reporting training was not on file for Staff A and Staff B.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Per observation and discussion with staff, tables were not cleaned and sanitized before lunch was served.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical logbook has not been reviewed in the last six months.
Jul 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book has not been reviewed in the last six months.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication authorization for Child 1 did not have times of administration listed.
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