Tomahawk Child Care Center
648 E LINCOLN AVE, TOMAHAWK, WI 54487-1527Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The heating vents in the Ones A and B Classroom were not flush with the floor and caused a potential tripping or injury
- Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies251.07(5)(a)10.
One child in the Preschool Classroom had a milk sensitivity and was not listed on the special diet or allergy list in th
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
The menu was not planned at least one week in advanced.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorization for one medication in the Ones B Classroom did not include dates specifying the length of the a
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children in the Ones A and B Classroom did not wash their hands with warm running water and soap after getting their dia
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff in the Ones B Classroom did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The handwashing sink in the Mobile Classroom was being used to wash bottles.
Oct 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was no energy-absorbing surface installed under the dome climber. The energy-absorbing surface under the swings an
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Placement251.06(11)(bm)4.
The dome climber did not have a four foot fall radius on all sides and was placed against the fence.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The exit doors in the Ones A and Ones B Classrooms were locked and required more than a one-hand and one-motion to open
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
Multiple frozen food items and one refrigerated food item were not properly covered before storage.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Outdoor Activities251.07(1)(e)4.
Per interview and observation, staff in the Infant, Ones A, Ones B, and Twos B Classrooms are not providing daily outdoo
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Per observation in the 2 year old classroom, hanging blinds were blocking the door handle on the patio door exit and hav
Nov 18, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff C does not have documentation on file that she is assistant teacher qualified.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per interview of director and staff, staff are not accurately documenting when they are working in the classroom in rati
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Sight and sound supervision was not being provided on 09/24/2024, when children were able to move a toy shelf away from
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On 09/24/2024, Staff A left the classroom and building for an undetermined amount of time leaving Staff B in charge of a
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Per observation on 11/18/2024, there is a heating vent in the 1 year old classroom that is not secured and is loose caus
- Smoking Prohibited On Premises And In Vehicles251.06(2)(h)
Per interview on 11/18/2024, a staff member has been vaping in her car while on the premises.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Per observation in the 1 year old classroom on 11/18/2024, there was a toy shelf partially blocking the lighted patio do
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Tomahawk Head StartTomahawk · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Redeemer Lutheran Learning CenterTomahawk · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Amy's Child CareTomahawk · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Revive Now AcademyTomahawk · 5/5 Childery Rating