Giggly Hugs Child Care Inc
W246S3145 INDUSTRIAL LN, WAUKESHA, WI 53189-7351Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 and NAC accreditation. 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)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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Report - Construction Or Remodeling251.04(3)(L)
The center failed to report remodeling on the premise in an area that is accessible to children in care when the center
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
Restrooms were not maintained in sanitary conditions when there was feces on two toilets, urine in one toilet and litter
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Tables were not sanitized before lunch in the Roots One Room.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children's faces were not washed when soiled, from runny noses, in the Super's Classroom.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
The playpen mattresses were not tight fitting, in the infant classroom.
May 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Center did not provide accurate information regarding days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when used to meet a
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff C.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, were accessible to children on a shelf in Toddler 2 classroom
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
A child sleeping on a cot in Roots 2 classroom, was not at least 2 feet away from another child sleeping on a cot.
Jun 11, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff E working as a child care teacher does not have the required Registry Certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There is no documentation of Staff E and F receiving training in child abuse neglect prevention laws, reporting requirem
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The outdoor mat in the entry of the toddler outside playground has a lip on the side that can cause a tripping hazard.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, were accessible to children on a shelf in the far back classr
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
An infant was napping in a crib that was not placed 2 feet and did not have a solid barrier between another crib.
- Hand Washing Outdoors & On Field Trips251.07(6)(i)6.
A child care teacher wiped a child's nose while on the outdoor play space but did not have access to a disposable wipe o
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