Child Daycare & PreschoolsPortage, WI

The Learning Tree Childcare Center

About

The Learning Tree Childcare Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 636 E Slifer St, Portage, Wisconsin WI. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

The Learning Tree Childcare Center receives polarized reviews. Three parents praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. However, eight parents report serious concerns including inadequate handling of a child's diabetes medical needs, staff failure to follow parental instructions, excessive late pickup fees, reduced operating hours, removal of lunch service without tuition reduction, and dismissal of children with special needs.

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Recent Reviews

6 months ago

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this daycare. Such wonderful, warm and welcoming management and teachers. I always felt my kids were safe and happy here🩷

a year ago

While most of the teachers seem to genuinely enjoy their job, and my daughter has learned a lot and loves her teachers and friends, do not consider the daycare if you are like most of working America and have 5 o’clock ending time to your workday. I am fortunate enough to work from home and only a few minutes from the center but I do work in customer service and sometimes that means my calls bring me very close to the end of my workday which is technically 5 o’clock. My daughter started at the center in February 2020 and they were open until 6 o’clock. Covid brought changes to many industries but 5 o’clock is still kind of the standard for the end of the average person’s workday so it was very shocking when the center decided they now needed to close at 5 o’clock. Over the last three years, the penalty for being late has gone from one dollar per minute paid to the on duty staff to five dollars for the first minute and then one dollar after that paid to the on duty staff and now we are at $15 for the first five minutes and then one dollar per minute after that PLUS….a $30 fee you must pay to the center for picking up after 5 o’clock. Not to mention about a year ago, they suddenly decided they were no longer going to be providing lunch and we must pack a lunch for our child. Do you think we saw any reduction in our tuition at that point? No! Do yourself a favor and find a center who actually values working parents. I’ve seen the owner of this center on site once in their fancy Porsche SUV in the past four years of getting care for our daughter.

Edited 3 years ago

This place does not care about the health and safety of the children in their care. They blatantly disregard strict directions from both parents and doctors, putting a child's health in great danger. If your child becomes to much to handle they will just simply kick them out. Child care providers are supposed to care for each of the children in their care, as they would their own child. Provide a safe and enriching environment for the children in their care, and this place does not!! If you want peace of mind while your at work, DO NOT bring your child here.

Edited a year ago

Learning Tree is wonderful. The staff is caring, professional, and kind. Our son has been at Learning Tree since he was eight weeks old, and we feel fortunate to have him there.

Edited 3 years ago

I would not recommend especially if your kid has special needs; staff is inadequate, lazy & incompetent! My daughter was kicked from daycare for her diabetes, they called it a problem for them & when she was having a low they treated it with CRACKERS, when Yoo-hoo was provided specifically for lows ** My response to your pathetic one : Where was this exceptional care you speak of because it sure wasn’t provided for my daughter?! What exactly was exceptional when your staff was tucking her dexcom underneath her during nap time, ignoring alarms until her blood sugars hit 43?

Frequently asked questions

The Learning Tree Childcare Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Portage, Wisconsin. The facility has a capacity of 50 children.
To enroll your child at The Learning Tree Childcare Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of The Learning Tree Childcare Center through Wisconsin's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Wisconsin must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
636 E Slifer St, Portage, Wisconsin 53901
County
COLUMBIA

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
50 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
43.55803, -89.45826

Quality Rating

YoungStar

Level 3 out of 5

3 Stars

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.