The Patricia J Wood Childcare Center
222 E BLOSSOM ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1526Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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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