The Learning Spot Child Care Center
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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 22
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Drills must be practiced monthly. April 2026 was not recorded.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Each child one year of age and older shall have a sleeping service that is one of the following: 1. A bed. 2. A cot. 3.
Mar 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
In the preschool class there was not a staff member signed in with lead teacher qualifications supervising children at t
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Actions that may be psychologically, emotionally or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or potentially injuriou
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Incident on 3/4/26 was not logged in medical/incident log book
Oct 1, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 2.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not correct on the day of the visit. There were 10 children on the attendance but 11 children in care
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The staff to child ratio was not being met in the infant room. There were 5 children with one staff.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There was no documentation of a review of injuries in the medical log book in the last 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were several Under Two Intake forms that werent documented with changes in development.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There was a can of formula that wasnt labeled with a date that it was opened to ensure freshness.
Oct 29, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not the required 9 inches of mulch under the outdoor equipment in the outdoor play space.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There was a hole more than four inches high by the door of the outdoor play space.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was weed barrier material causing a tripping hazard in the outdoor play space.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was a chair and a garbage can that were not in good repair in the outdoor play space.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001