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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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #3, a child under the age of 2, does not have documentation of a follow-up physical examination on file at least o
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Metal wire is observed sticking out of a tree stump in the outdoor play space. Exposed sharp screws protruding from the
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication authorization on file for Child #6 does not identify the dosage of medication to administer and does not co
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling250.07(6)(f)1.b.
All medications kept at the center for enrolled children are not labelled with the child's name as required.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises250.07(6)(f)5.
Medications on the premises for children enrolled in the child care do not have completed authorizations on file from th
- Pets & Animals - Notification250.07(7)(c)
A pet was added to the center after a child was enrolled. The licensee added a dog to the child care home on 7/4/25 howe
Dec 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Health history information on file for Child #2 identifies the child as having a food allergy however the parent has not
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff B has not maintained a current certificate of completion for Infant and Child CPR with AED. The most recent certif
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The licensee and Staff B have not completed the required biennial Child Abuse & Neglect training within the last two yea
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.
An over the counter medication provided by the parent and kept at the center due to Child #2's food allergy does not hav
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling250.07(6)(f)1.b.
A bottle of over the counter medication observed at the center and reported to be for Child #2 is not labeled with the c