St Paul Early Learning Center
1530 S MAIN ST, LAKE MILLS, WI 53551-9576Childery 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.3 / 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 26, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, B and C did not have a staff health report on file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have a certificate of completion for abusive head trauma prevention on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and B did not complete a CPR training within 3 months of starting work.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B did not have a completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting laws.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C did not have an orientation on file.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Snack menu was not posted in an area visible to parents.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medication being kept in the classroom did not have a current parent authorization. In addition, one medication authoriz
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Food and prepared bottles being kept in the classroom not labeled with child's name and date.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have a completed biennial training on child abuse neglect on file.
Apr 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Nap surfaces were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots were not covered and stored in the classroom and a
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Snacks being served by the center were not included in the menu.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Each entry in the log was not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.
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