Babes in Toyland Childcare Center
4430 TOWER DR, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
There was an expired Epi-Pen and over-the-counter allergy medication in the med box for one child. A center must follow
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
On the day of the monitoring visit there were 9 children observed in care in the infant room exceeding the maximum group
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in a cupboard above the sink in the 4k classroom
- Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child251.06(7)(a)
The room capacity for the Infant room is 8. On the day of the monitoring visit there were 9 children in this room, excee
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The center did not have a current parent authorization form for one child's over-the-counter medication. A current medic
Aug 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor l
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C had a current CPR-AED certificate, but not from a department-approved course provider.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
There was expired allergy medication in the med box for one child. A center must follow the directions on the label of a
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