St John Child Day Care and Dev Ctr
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.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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- 60
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). Of 24 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child tracking for preschool room II was inaccurate. There were 10 children but only 9 were tracked.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Three children in the toddler room did not have updated intake forms.
Nov 6, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Observed a basket of cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in the Infant and To
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking in the Preschool/Transition room was inaccurate. The child was signed into the one room but visiting another.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A container of Gerber rice cereal was open but was not labeled or dated.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
Entry in the the infant and Toddler medical log book did not contain staff signature.
Jun 30, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff D does not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education on file for the prior year.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A and D do not have documentation of abusive head trauma training on file for review.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A-D do not have documentation of a current infant/child CPR certificate on file for review.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and D do not have documentation of an updated child abuse and neglect certificate on file for review.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A basket of cleaning products marked keep out of reach of children is in the main hallway where children pass by.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff C, identified as a driver, had a driving record that was not renewed in the past year (expired 6/14/2025).
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order251.08(8)(c)
The vehicle alarm could not be turned off by pressing the button in the back of the van.
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
there was no thermometer in the stand alone freezer in the downstairs kitchen.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
an open bag of Sun Chips was not stored in a zip lock bag or food grade storage container.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
the medical log book in the two infant/toddler rooms have not been reviewed in the past six months.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Childrens Tylenol was in a childs plastic bin in the infant room with no medical authorization form on file.
Jul 26, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A does not have documentation from the department indicating a child care background check was completed (individu
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
A picture, dated 7/25/24, was submitted to the department showing an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket dra
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation in their file of having completed the child abuse and neglect training requirements
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A does not have documentation in their file of having completed an orientation (start date of 6/11/24).
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
A picture, dated 7/25/24, was submitted to the department showing an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket dra