Zion Lutheran Child Development Ctr
241 S ELLIS AVE, PESHTIGO, WI 54157Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
A staff member who suspected a child had been abused after witnessing another staff member pull the hair of a 10 month-o
- Report - Prohibited Actions251.04(3)(jm)
The center failed to report prohibited actions that took place between a staff member and a 10 month-old child within 24
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff member A on the staff record checklist failed to complete the biennial child abuse/mandated reporter training.
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On April 6, 2026, the center self-reported that on March 24, 2026, a child care worker used prohibited actions with a 10
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Based on record review, the center failed to conduct a fire drill in January 2026.
Jul 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
There were no licensing statements posted, including the most recent noncompliance statement from 02/14/2025.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface was not a depth of at least nine inches under climbing equipment, swings, and slides whenev
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log books in the classrooms were not reviewed every 6 months. The last review was 04/18/2024.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
During 02/03/2025-02/10/2025, staff-to-child ratio was exceeded on at least six days in the opening classroom when there
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
During 02/03/2025-02/10/2025, maximum group size was exceeded on at least 3 occasions when infants and toddlers were par
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Report - Change In Meal Prep Arrangements251.04(3)(n)
The center did not report a change in meal service when they sent a letter on 8/8/24, to parents indicating that parents
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