The Bumblebee Forest Childcare Center
11568 FREMONT ST, TREMPEALEAU, WI 54661-9246Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 15, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A was missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualif
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of Staff A and C obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardio
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was not documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and a
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Documentation of the staff person meeting the educational requirements of an Assistant Teacher was not available for Sta
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
There was not documentation of Staff B having received 15 hours of continuing education for 2024. Each administrator, ce
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
The steps on the brown climber were not of sturdy construction and in good operating condition. The steps were broken a
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
There was not a cover on Infant Room garbage can where food-waste was being discarded. Garbage containers in the buildin
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The Preschool Room's marked fire exit had deadbolt in place that was locked, which is considered an obstruction. Exits a
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
An Authorization to Administer Medication form for a child's Infant Tylenol in the Toddler Room could not be located in
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
The regularly assigned child care teacher and assistant child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
There were no straps on the bucket seats in the Infant Room where children were sitting to eat. Child care providers sh
Apr 22, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child # 7 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination at least once within the past two
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A was missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualif
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff H was missing documentation of having received training on preventing Abusive Head Trauma and both staff have been
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of Staff A and C obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardio
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was not documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and a
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
There was not documentation of Staff B having received 15 hours of continuing education for 2024. Each administrator, ce
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
The regularly assigned child care teacher and assistant child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003
Jan 29, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A Notice of Order to Comply with Administrative Codes issued on 10/23/24 was not posted. Any notice from the Department
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child # 7 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination at least once within the past two
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C's record was missing a physical examination report on a form provided by the Department, completed 12 months pri
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff C and H were missing documentation of having received training on preventing Abusive Head Trauma and both staff ha
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of Staff A obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmon
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was not documentation of Staff A, B, C, or H having received training within one week after beginning work at the
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A and H were missing documentation of having received an orientation within their first week at the center.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Three of the marked fire exits had deadbolts in place that were locked, which is considered an obstruction. In addition
- Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary251.06(9)(a)2.
The refrigerator in the kitchen was in need of cleaning.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An open package of Crispy Oats cereal was not stored in bags with zip type closures or metal, glass or food grade plasti
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