Washington Island Child Care
1821 MAIN RD, WASHINGTON IS, WI 54246-9012Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 202613 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Based on record review on 4/14/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 8 failed to have a health history on fil
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Based on record review on 4/14/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 8 failed to have immunizations on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Based on record review on 4/14/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 2, Child 3, and Child 8 failed to have a
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Based on record review on 4/14/26 the program failed to have staff files on the premise for the licensing specialist to
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Based on observation of the outdoor play space on 4/16/26 the outdoor enclosure failed to be 4 feet in height and taught
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Based on record review on 4/16/26 the program failed to conduct a Fire Drill in the month of March 2026.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Based on record review on 4/14/26 the program failed to test the fire alarms monthly.
- Private Well - Annual Bacteria Test251.06(6)(b)1.a.
Based on record review the program failed to conduct a water test annually and have those results.
- Private Well - Annual Nitrate Test251.06(6)(b)2.a.
Based on record review the program failed to conduct a water test annually and have those results.
- Private Well - Lead Test251.06(6)(b)3.a.
Based on record review the program failed to conduct a water test annually and have those results.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Based on observation on 4/14/26 the program
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Based on observation of two diaper changes on 4/14/26, the children failed to wash their hands after their diaper change
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Based on record review on 4/14/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 8 failed to have the child intake form u
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
At Least 30 Days Before the Expiration Date of a Probationary License, An Applicant for License Renewal Shall Submit to
Apr 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Four of nine children's files reviewed did not have documentation of an initial health examination not more than one yea
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
There was no documentation on file that fire drills have been completed monthly.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There was no documentation on file that smoke detectors and fire alarms have been tested monthly.