Tlc Day Care and Preschool
617 THALACKER AVE, WISC RAPIDS, WI 54494-6553Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2 and Child 3 did not have an immunization record on file.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A did not have a current child abuse and neglect training certificate on file.
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department attempted visits to the center on 10/17/2024 and 11/22/2024. There was no answer to doorbell or knocking.
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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