The Patricia J Wood Childcare Center
209 E BLOSSOM ST, RIPON, WI 54971Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
One child #4, did not have their immunization history in their file - see checklist.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
One child #1, did not have a physical in their file after 3 months of care -see checklist.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One child, #4, did not have an intake form in their file - see checklist.
Nov 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
On 11/12/2025 a staff member disclosed information about another child's behavior to a parent at pick up.
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
The center self reported that on 11/12/2025, a child care worker placed dial antibacterial soap onto a toy and had two 2
Jun 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Based upon review on June 2, 2025, Child #3 of the Child Record Checklist did not have immunization history on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based upon review on June 2, 2025, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation on file of co
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