Sunshine Learning Center of Menomonie
1921 WILSON ST, MENOMONIE, WI 54751Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child # 3's file was missing documentation of the child having received a follow up health examination within the past t
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Documentation of Staff B meeting the educational qualifications of a teacher was not available for review during the 01/
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 1/20/26, there was not a teacher supervising the group of children in the Blue Room when a review of staff files iden
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces251.07(3)(f)
The licensee confirmed the center had an inflatable bounce house on the premises that was used by children in care with
Jun 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A stack of recyclable materials from the kitchen, including an empty, open food can with the lid still attached, were ac
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
A staff acknowledged requiring a child to finish her milk prior to moving on to the next activity. Staff acknowledged re
Mar 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child # 1 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination within the past 6 months. The mos
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C's record was missing documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the Department, comple
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications were observed at the center without a current medication administration au
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