Hugs Bugs and Abcs
316 W COTTAGE GROVE RD, COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527-9672Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 25
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center was not in compliance when the written record of fire and tornado drills was not completed showing that fire
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
The center was not in compliance when medications that were expired were found on site and could not be administered as
Sep 12, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
The center was not in compliance when there was no completed background check found for staff B.
- Licensed Capacity251.04(1)(a)
The center was not in compliance when attendance records indicated the center was found to be over capacity on September
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
The center was not in compliance when no Immunization Records were found for child B.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The center was not in compliance when there was no inspection documentation on the center's fire extinguisher.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The center was not in compliance when eating surfaces were observed to be cleaned with baby wipes. Eating surfaces need
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- KindercareCottage Grove · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Flip and Dip Summer Camp LlcCottage Grove · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Kids' Safari Learning CenterCottage Grove · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Little Heroes Bilingual Child CareCottage Grove · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Pautsch's PlayhouseCottage Grove · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Kid's Zone Family Child CareCottage Grove · 4/5 Childery Rating