St Paul Early Learning Center
1530 S MAIN ST, LAKE MILLS, WI 53551-9576Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 60
- 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 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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