St. John's Child Development Center
426 W EMMETT ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 52
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were stored in an unlocked cabinets and were in areas accessible to child
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The Center failed to report to the Department within 24 hours of becoming aware that a child, who suffered an injury whi
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff days and worked hours record was inaccurate when staff member counted in ratio did not sign in or out on multiple
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Staff members engaged in prohibited actions that were emotionally or physically discomforting when these individuals fre
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
A staff member that is currently working at the center did not complete a background check that indicates she was eligib
Jul 22, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A was missing documentation of having completed Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training prior to beginning to wor
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A was missing documentation of having completed a Child Abuse and Neglect Training.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A was missing documentation of having received and completed an orientation within the first week of started to wo
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
The sandbox was not in a good condition it was full of rotten, wrapped boards and had splinters that could hurt children
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible by the School Age program main entrance.
Apr 7, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
A staff 1 and 2 did not complete a background that indicated that the individual was eligible to care for children prio
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Potentially harmful materials were accessible to children when cleaning products were stored in an unlocked cabinets at
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
The kitchen helper did not wear an effective hair restraint while she was preparing the meal.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The Red Room medical logbook had pages ripped from it.
Oct 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A was missing documentation of having received an orientation within the first week of being hired.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
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