The Learning Tree 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.4 / 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 and NAC accreditation. 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)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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 202616 Findings16 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
Contrary to rule, the notice of a forfeiture and order letter issued on 12/23/25 was not posted next to the license.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff 1C, 1E, 1H, 1I, 2C and 2E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed w
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff 1G is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications f
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the files for Staff 1A, 1E, 1I, 2B
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff 1E, 1H, 1I, 2B, 2D and 2F were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and 2D were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child ab
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhoo
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Rule states meal preparation personnel who help prepare meals shall document annual training of at least 1 hour in kitch
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
All of the toilet seats in the girls bathroom are in need of replacement.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The refrigerator in the Infant classroom was not equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
On file for two children were blanket medical authorization for over-the-counter cold & cough medication that exceeded t
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
As observed by the Licensing Specialist during the monitoring visit, a child care worker in the infant room did not wash
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
As observed by the Licensing Specialist during the monitoring visit, a child care worker in the infant room did not wash
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff 1E, 1H and 2C, regularly assigned assistant child care teachers for infants and toddlers, did not have documentati
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
All of the rooms in the center that are using diaper changing surfaces are not using a disinfectant solution during the
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety251.09(4)(a)4.
As observed during the monitoring visit, a child care worker in the infant room did not strap a child in on the diaper c
Nov 24, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
Contrary to rule, the notice of a warning letter and an order letter issued on 8/14/25 was not posted next to the licens
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff 1A, 1B, 2C and 2E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the files for Staff 1B, 2A and 2C.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff 1A, 1B and 2A were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardi
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff 1B, 1D, 1E, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2F, 2G and 2H was missing documentation of having received training within the past two ye
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhoo
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff 2C was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
There was no documentation that Staff 2H had received the required annual licensing driver training.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
There was no documentation that an annual driving record had been obtained and reviewed for Staff 2H
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff 1C, a regularly assigned assistant child care teacher for infants and toddlers, did not have documentation of comp
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
Contrary to rule, the notice of a warning letter issued on 12/2/24 was not posted next to the license.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff A and B did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months be
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff F, H and I are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifi