THE LEARNING TREE CHILDCARE CENTER

PORTAGE, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Hours06:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,362/mo

Contact information

Address636 E Slifer St, Portage, WI, 53901

CityPORTAGE, WI 53901

Phone608-742-7035

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity50

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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636 E Slifer St, Portage, WI, 53901, PORTAGE, WI 53901

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/28/2026

    Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))

    The center did not report within 24 hours of the incident that a child was left unsupervised. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk5/28/2026

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    A child was unsupervised for approximately 3 to 4 minutes when a child left the line to go outside and went to a different room at the center. Another staff member heard some noise and noticed the child was hiding in the cubbies. The incident was self-reported. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk5/28/2026

    Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

    Staff members failed to adhere to the center's child tracking procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known at all times when staff did not count or name face a child that left the line and went to a different room while the rest of the group played at the playground. The incident was self-reported. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk4/7/2025

    Cleaning Aids - Equipment (251.06(2)(m))

    A mop bucket full of water was accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

    The center was missing documentation of having conducted fire evacuation drill with children for the month of March 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk4/7/2025

    Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

    The Grasshopper room medical log book was not reviewed every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,362/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PORTAGE
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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