Ellie's Little Preschool Llc
689 WOLF RD, RANDOM LAKE, WI 53075-1264Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 20 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Based upon observation cleaning agents stored in the bottom of the kitchen sink were not locked and accessible to childr
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Based upon record review child 2 did not have documentation of immunization history within their file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Based upon record review child 3 did not have documentation of an initial health exam on file
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Based upon review, during the visit to the center the staff files were not available for examination by the licensing sp
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Based upon record review, Staff A did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent within in the fi
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation the paint in the preschool room in the southwest corner was deteriorated in an area accessible to
- Extension Cord Use251.06(4)(e)
Based upon observation, the microwave in the infant room was plugged into a surge protector, not directly into the wall.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Based upon observation the document of fire alarm and emergency testing was not on premise,the staff on premise were no
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Based upon review the medical log book in the infant room was not reviewed in the most recent six months.
- Medication - Refrigeration251.07(6)(f)4.
Based upon observation the container in the infant fridge for medications was not present.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Based upon observation a child under the age of 1 did not have their hands washed after being diapered.
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
Based upon record review child 3 did not have documentation of an update within the most recent three months.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Based upon observation the two step process was not conducted after diapering a child in the infant room.
Apr 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Based upon record review a fire drill was not recorded in the months February and March 2025.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
Based upon observation the cribs in the infant space were not placed end to end.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Based upon review, a sleeping infant was placed in the crib with a soft vibrating item. This was removed during the visi
Nov 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Based upon observation and measurement the exit in the infant portion of the center, was obstructed by a crib leaving t
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Based upon observation, documentation of fire alarm testing and drills were not posted during the visit, the staff on pr
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Based upon observation, a thermometer was not located within in the fridge in the infant space.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Based upon observation a staff member did not wash the hands of a child over the age of one after diapering.
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