Tender Care
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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certifi202.08(1m)(b)3.
Provider did not report water damage to the ceiling to the agency.
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Provider has chipping paint around the front door (inside door frame), ceiling due to water damage, bathroom, and backdo
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If Requested By The Certification Agency, An Operator Shall202.08(1m)(e)
Provider has not submitted correction items for children 4-6 and health report for child 7 by expected completion date.
Jun 13, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
Provider did not have signed contracts for children 1 (unenrolled), 2 (unenrolled), 8.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
Provider missing intake for child under 2 form for child 3
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
Provider did not have a file for child 8.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
Provider did not have a health report for children 1 (unenrolled) , 2 (unenrolled), 3, and 7.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Missing immunization records for children 4 & 6
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
A written or picture emergency plan was not posted.
Nov 1, 20245 Findings5 Important
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
The 2nd and 3rd exits were unsafe with broken railings and inaccessible.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Cords in child's reach.
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Chipping paint found in bathroom and on 2nd & 3rd exit.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
Missing pages from written plan.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Provider missing attendance records from Oct 20, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024.