Hillside Sprouts
207 BARRON AVE STAR PRAIRIE WI 54026-7125, WIChildery 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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
The provider did not have documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the department, completed
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The provider and Staff B was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant a
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The Provider and Staff B were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
Rule states the licensee shall test for radon gas levels every two years. The most recent radon test was completed on 02
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Child 4 was admitted to the center in June 2024 and does not have a health exam on file.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 3 was admitted on 08/20/23 and child 4 was admitted on 06/06/24 and did not have immunization history on file.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center has not practiced or documented fire or tornado drills since opening 07/08/2024.
Dec 5, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
During a monitoring visit, it was found that the provider didn't have an attendance record for 12/2 - 12/5. Rule states
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
During a monitoring visit, the primary exit door, leading from the center to the outdoors was partially blocked by a bag
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
The licensee has not maintained records of meals and snacks that have been served to children. Rule states 'Accurate re