Tomah School of Childhood
115 W LACROSSE ST, TOMAH, WI 54660Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on 9/29/25 a child was not closely supervised by child care workers who were within sight
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On September 29, 2025, the center's tracking procedure failed when staff did not know the whereabouts of one child for a
Nov 19, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the file for employee D.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The file for Staff D did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff D. AHT trainin
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The center director stated that tornado drills were not practiced in May or September of 2023.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
An inspection of the medical log book revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
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