The Nest at Butternut Crossing
810 S 7TH ST S, LUCK, WI 54853-4507Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 reflects Wisconsin public school pre-K program standards, applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
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
- Public School Pre-K
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Cost
- Free — Wisconsin public school pre-K
- Public school pre-K programs are state-funded and free to families.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesProgram Standard
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 - Preschool standard from the Wisconsin public school pre-K program; other ages show the WI licensing floor.
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff D was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary re
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There was no documentation of required fire and tornado drills. The provider is required to keep written records of when
Jun 13, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglec
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The fire evacuation route and tornado shelter areas were not posted as is required by rule.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There was no documentation of required fire and tornado drills available to the Licensing Specialist during the monitori
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