Sunflower Child Care
1740 CHASE ST, WISC RAPIDS, WI 54495-3948Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children250.055(1)(a)
A self-reported incident occurred on 08/06/25 when Child 1 was outside the residence for at least three minutes without
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
A self-reported incident occurred on 08/06/25 where a two-year-old child exited the residence and was found on the stree
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
Non-submittal of required materials and fees 30 days prior to the license expiration date.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of practice monthly fire evacuation and tornado drills was not on file for January 2025.
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