Swcap Dodgeville Head Start
212 E CHAPEL ST, DODGEVILLE, WI 53533Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 2 did not have documentation of immunizations on file as required.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 2 did not have documentation of a health exam on file as required.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical exam within 30 days of hire on file as required.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Potentially harmful materials were not inaccessible when a bottle of disinfectant was on a bathroom counter within the r
Nov 21, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted251.04(2)(L)1.c.
The current exception in place for the center was not posted near the child care license as required.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Emergency drills were not practiced monthly as required when, according to staff, no emergency drills had been completed
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
A written record of emergency drills was not maintained as required when staff could not locate documentation of drills
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