Helping Hands Preschool
1839 LAFAYETTE ST, JANESVILLE, WI 53546-2881Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
A sleep sack was not used in accordance with manufacturer specifications when an infant was continuing to use a swaddle
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff D did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position they were curre
Feb 10, 202514 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff I, J and K did not have a completed background check on file prior to working with children as required.
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
Inaccurate information was given to the department about program and staffing planning. This information was contrary to
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The program did not maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance when staff did not sign themselves a
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff E, F, G, and L did not have a physical examination report on file within 30 days of employment as required.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff G, N and O did not have a Registry Certificate on file within six months of employment as required.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff G did not have documentation of orientation program completed within their first week at the center as required.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff J and K did not have documentation of completed abusive head trauma prevention training on file prior to working w
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E, F and I did not have documentation on file of
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff N did not have documentation of completed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file as required.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff E, N and O did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff G and H did not have documentation of completed coursework required for the position within six months of employme
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The ratio of child care workers to children was less than the number specified in multiple classrooms based on attendanc
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
The toddler classroom was over ratio for:
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The program did not have a written record of monthly fire drills practiced for January.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 8 Hours Where There Were 7 Toddlers to 1 Teacher on 02/06/207 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 on 02/05/2025
The threes and fours classrooms combined and were over ratio for:
Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 8 Hours When There Were Up to 19 Children to 1 Teacher on 024 hours when there were up to 17 children to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025
7.5 hours when there were up to 15 children to 1 teacher on 02/7/2025
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff F did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position.
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