Cuddle Care of Howard
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary r
Aug 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Outdoor enclosure/fence failed to be maintained at a height of 4 feet in all areas. Center mud kitchen pieces were plac
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
Wooden playhouse failed to be in good condition- house contained screws sticking out accessible to children.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A parent authorization was not complete- missing dates to administer. As needed authorizations are only allowed for chro
Jan 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of a full completed exam.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Meal prep personnel failed to have documentation of annual food safety training.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Premises failed to be in good repair-broken siding on building in areas accessible to children on playground.
Oct 31, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing information such as that found on a staff record form.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed both were missing documentation of an exam within 30 days of hire as required.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of orientation.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of current CPR training/completion within 3 months of hire.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Of 2 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing of Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
Cribs in the infant room failed to be placed end to end with a solid barrier in between as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering & Food Preparation251.09(4)(c)
The infant room failed to have a solid barrier between the diapering area and any food preparation area after changes ha