Tiger's Den Nest
10465 E HWY 2, POPLAR, WI 54864Childery 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Contrary to s. 48.686(2)(ab) Wis. Stats., the center failed to submit a name-based background check request to the depar
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff F was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopu
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C, Staff D, and Staff F were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The center's fire evacuation route and tornado shelter areas were not posted as is required by rule.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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