Happy Learners Development Center
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 23 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
An employee present at the visit did not have a caregiver background check.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no tracking in the room with the children. School aged children were not all signed out on a tracking form fro
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
A current menu was not observed to be posted. The posted menu in the kitchen was for October
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 8, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Documentation of eligibility was not observed for an employee present at the center.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documentation of orientation was not observed for 2 employees.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking procedure was not implemented when no tracking sheet was in the room with the children.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
An infant was not strapped into a swing.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
A cot stack was not covered to ensure sanitation.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Skipped lines were observed in the medical logbook. Entries were not signed/ initialed.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface was observed with a tear in the cover, exposing padding.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The Department was unable to gain access to the center on August 1, 2025 and August 19, 2025.
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
4/14/2025
Apr 14, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information a parent, person authorized and emergency contact was not observed for 2 c
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation of immunizations was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for 2 children.
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff files were not available
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Close supervision was not maintained with the child care teacher left the room children were in.
- Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize251.06(9)(b)1.
The refrigerator was observed with spills/ food residue on shelves. The stove was observed with visible food spills.
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Leftover prepared food in the refrigerator was not labeled or dated.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
There was no milk at the center for meals.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Sheets covering crib mattresses were observed to be loose fitting.