The Nestling Place Childcare Ctr
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 4 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 4 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff G did not have on file, documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the center.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and G did not have on file documentation of completing training in infant and child CPR within 3 months of emplo
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff G did not complete required training within 6 months of employment at the center.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in a childs development for children under age 2 were not made for all children.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 2, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor in boppy pillows.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for an employee.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff were not all signed into the classrooms they were working in to document for staff to child ratio is met.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers were tagged August of 2024
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in Caterpillars measured above 40 degrees
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in development was not observed for several children.
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
An infant was observed to be wrapped in a blanket, which was near his face, while sleeping.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Containers of rice cereal and formula were not dated.
Mar 18, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self reported that a 7 year old child was left unattended for approximately 1 hour.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child care workers did not implement the child tracking procedure when arriving at the cafeteria, leaving the cafeteria
Jan 23, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Notice of Order was not visibly posted
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of a start date was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Documentation of a current health exam was not observed for a child under the age of 2 years old.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for an employee.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of required continuing education hours was not observed for an employee.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
In the Firefly room 6 children were present and only 5 were documented to be present.
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
A plate of food in the refrigerator was not covered in Butterfly room
- Indoor Equipment - Placement251.07(3)(a)3.
Equipment in Firefly and Caterpillar rooms was observed to be scatter around the floor of the room, prohibiting freedom
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in development was not observed for several children.
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
A blanket used for a 2 children 1 year of age was not kept away from the faces of the children.
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves251.09(4)(a)10.
Parents Choice diaper cream was not labeled with a childs name in Firefly room
Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A 6 year old child walked out of the classroom and left the building without staff knowledge.
Jun 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Close supervision was not maintained when a 2 year old left a classroom through a window. The 2 year old was found in th
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not implemented when a child care teacher was unaware of the whereabouts of a child.