Tlc Childcare
812 W HILLS LN, ELLSWORTH, WI 54011-4144Childery 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.5 / 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Child # 1's record was missing the names of persons authorized to call for/receive the child; and the name, address, tel
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Documentation of Child # 1 having a completed Health History and Emergency Care Plan form could not be located.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child # 5 was missing documentation of having received a a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years. Th
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child # 1's record was missing written consent from the child's parent for medical attention to be sought if the child i
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not current and accurate when six children were in care and no one was signed in on the attendance re
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