St John's Preschool and Daycare
312 N MAIN ST, NORTH PRAIRIE, WI 53153Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing arrival. Ten children were present in the classroom while only e
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The outdoor play space lacked an energy-absorbing surface in a depth of at least nine inches under climbing equipment, s
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space enclosure contained gaps and open areas that were greater than four inches at the time of licensi
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication authorizations were observed on the premise without current dates.
Feb 10, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 3 has a documented medical condition on the health history, however there is no information in the child record ab
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
15 children present during the visit on 02/10/25 are not documented as being present on the attendance record. Before a
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff A, identified as the administrator, does not have a staff record available for licensing review.
- Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(e)4.d.
Staff B, identified as the director, does not have documentation of completion of one of the preservice training require
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure was not followed when on 02/10/25, 15 children were present in the large motor roo
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) were not at a depth of 9 inches which is required under play and climbin
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Placement251.06(11)(bm)4.
A picnic table was observed placed next to a slide in the outdoor plays space. The placement of the picnic table, poses
Jun 3, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy absorbing surface (mulch/woodchips) underneath slides in outdoor play space is not at a depth of at least 9 i
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There are two cans of paint on top of a water fountain behind a curtain outside of the bathrooms used by children in car
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There are weeds growing out through the mulch in multiple areas of the outdoor play space.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces251.07(3)(f)
It was reported that on 05/23/24, children in care at the center had access to an inflatable bounce house on the premise
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