Honey's Child Care
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.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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 202622 Findings22 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
Licensee failed to report damages to the Department within 24 hours after the occurrence. Damages resulted in the need
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Enrollment information was incomplete for Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, and Child 6. Forms lacked addresses, while the chil
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The file for Child 2 lacked a health history form upon licensing review.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The outdoor play space lacked sufficient energy-absorbing materials, in a depth of at least nine inches under climbing e
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space lacked a permanent enclosure without open areas greater than 4 inches. Large gaps were observed b
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Loose ground covering was obser
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Materials potentially harmful were accessible to children in the infant room throughout licensing visit. A cabinet cont
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Broken radiators were observed throughout
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint upon licensing visit. Paint was observed flaking on vario
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Center lacked documentation of fire and tornado drills being practiced. The last documented drill was January 2026.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Center lacked documentation of detectors and alarm systems being tested monthly since February 2026.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Bedding was not stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Nap mats and cots were located in the classrooms in an open area
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Lunch, served to children at the time of licensing visit, failed to meet USDA minimum meal requirements. Children were s
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
No menus were posted at the center at the time of licensing visit.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the 2-3 year old room lacked documentation of a review within the past 6 months. The last docum
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Childrens hands were not washed after being diapered or before eating lunch.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff in the infant room did not wash their hands after diapering children.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in a childs development and routines were not documented every three months in the infant/toddler room. Forms
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Children in the infant room, under the age of one, were observed sleeping in cribs with soft, loose materials upon licen
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Children in the infant room were not secured in high chairs with provided safety straps. Buckles/safety straps were onl
- Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding251.09(3)(a)9.
A child was observed with a bottle propped on a blanket, in a crib upon licensing arrival. Blanket and bottle were remov
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Children in the infant room were not changed on an easily cleanable surface at the time of licensing visit. Center was u
Oct 20, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The file for Child 4 lacked an updated physical examination upon licensing review. The last documented examination was
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance records were not maintained current and accurate upon licensing review. Multiple children were not signed ou
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff, who are stated to make snacks and meals, lacked documentation of 4 hours in meal prep personnel training original
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
Center failed to maintain group sizes when utilizing a mixed age group with children under the age of two. 13 children
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Medical log books, throughout the facility, contained skipped lines and blank pages.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Center medical log books lacked documentation of a review being conducted at least every six (6) months, to ensure that
- Infant & Toddler - Intake Information251.09(1)(am)
Prior to admission, the center failed to obtain written information for Child 3, to individualize the program of care fo
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child care staff failed to document changes in Child 4s development and routines, every three months based on discussio