Baby Steps Day Care Ii Inc
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history form for 2 children was observed to be incomplete.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Placement251.06(11)(bm)4.
The climber in the outdoor play space didnt have the required four feet fall zone. The climber was placed against the m
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The second exit in the upstairs classroom was obstructed by a child sleeping on a cot. There needs to be a 3 feet unobst
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Several medication authorization forms were missing the dates specifying how long the prescribed medication should be ad
- Information In Vehicle - List Of Children251.08(3)(a)
There was no documentation of a list of children that were being transported at the time of the visit.
Oct 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
A parent was not notified at pick-up that their child sustained an injury when a door closed on the child's finger.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
An infant was observed sleeping with a blanket.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
A child's finger was injured by a closed door and the injury was not noted in the medical log book.
Apr 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not accurate as two (2) different children in two (2) different classrooms were not signed in.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The child tracking procedure was not properly implemented as two (2) different children in two (2) different classrooms
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The injury log book was not reviewed and documented at least once every six (6) months. The last documented reviewed was
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not observed accurate in the preschool room. Four (4) children were present, with 3 children signed-i