Bundle of Joy Day Care
237 W HAMILTON ST W, WEST SALEM, WI 54669-1526Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 202510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen area has not been inspected in the prior year.
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
Child #2 did not have an enrollment form on file for review (start date 8/1/25).
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child #2 did not have a health history and emergency care plan form on file for review (start date 8/1/25).
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #2 did not have documentation of an immunization history form on file for review.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Two children in attendance when licensor arrived were not signed in on the attendance form.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
There was no documentation of the actual hours the providers worked to ensure applicable staff-to-child ratios were bein
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A and B do not have the required 15 hours of continuing education hours on file for review (each have 8 hours reco
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Monthly smoke detector testing was not documented for September 2025.
- Safe Food250.06(9)(c)
There were several containers of jarred products in the refrigerator that were expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Child #2 did not have an Under 2 Intake form on file for review (start date 8/1/25).
Feb 19, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A container of prescribed medication for the provider was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the bathroom
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The non-compliance statement from the previous licensing visit was not posted by the license.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The enrollment form for Child #2 did not have emergency contact information documented in case a parent cannot be reache
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Form was incomplete for Child #2 as there was no parent signature on the second page and allergies were not listed.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #2 did not have documentation of a physical examination on file for review.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #2 did not have documentation of an immunization history on file for review.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A and B did not have documentation of an updated infant/child CPR certificate on file for review.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A and B did not have documentation of an updated biennial child abuse and neglect training on file for review.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A and B do not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education for the previous year.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of the monthly fire evacuation drills were not documented for December and January.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Documentation of monthly smoke detector drills were not available
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
The changing pad was observed with a tear making it difficult to properly disinfect the surface.
Aug 13, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The parent/guardian for Child #1 did not sign the second page on the health history form.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #2 did not have documentation of an immunization history on file for review.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An outlet plug cover was missing in the room near the pack and play.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
1) A container of Clorox wipes was observed on the counter in the kitchen. **corrected during licensing visit.**
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of the monthly fire evacuation drills and the tornado drills were not documented.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Documentation of monthly smoke detector drills were not on file for review.
- Safe Food250.06(9)(c)
A blue cup on a table in the kitchen area appeared contained a liquid that appeared to have mold in it.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
No thermometer was observed in the kitchen freezer.
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