Aqua's Playland
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/2/2025
Oct 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. A gap was observed at the botto
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The facility lacked documentation of emergency drills being practiced in September 2025.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
A smoke detector in the basement of the facility was heard chirping, indicating the need for either a new battery or new
Nov 1, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
An operable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC was not provided for the kitchen and cooking area. The fi
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Child Abuse and Neglect training completed at least once every 2 years was expired for Staff A. The last training expire
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not complete the required 15 hours of continuing education hours. Staff A completed 9.5 hours.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not in good repair. The following was observed: the ceiling fan needed cleaning/dusting; moss was obser
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of the practicing of the fire evacuation plan and the tornado plan was not observed for the month of Octob
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The freezer was not maintained at 0 degrees F or below. The freezer was observed at 4 degrees F.
- Washroom Provisions250.07(6)(h)2.
Paper towels were not provided in the bathroom.