Innovative Playhouse
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
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 11 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (6), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D and Staff H did not have documentation on file of a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 mon
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff B, C, F, and G did not have documentation of at least 15 hours of continuing education for 2025.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books were not reviewed with staff every 6 months. The last review was July 2025.
Nov 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On October 27, 2025, a 15-month-old child failed to be supervised by a child care worker when they were left outside on
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On October 27, 2025, staff workers failed to implement the centers name to face tracking procedure when exiting the play
Oct 21, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 2 failed to have documentation such as that found on a staff record form.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of an exam.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 6 failed to have documentation of continuing education hours for 2024.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 2 failed to have documentation of AHT training, training is required prior to being counted
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of Biennial CAN training.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In part, materials harmful to children including, cleaning supplies and other hazardous, toxic, or poisonous articles sh
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open dry food items failed to be stored in food grade containers after opening- goldfish, Chex mix, and graham crackers.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Plan Of Correction251.04(3)(f)
The licensee failed to submit a plan of correction by the date specified for violations of this chapter that were cited
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004
Oct 18, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Previous results dated 6/24/24, 8/13/24, and 10/8/24 failed to be posted for viewing.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
Enforcement actions dated 6/24/24 and 8/14/24 failed to be posted for viewing.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing emergency medical consent.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of immunizations.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of an exam.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A staff member still failed to have documentation of an exam.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
A staff member still failed to have documentation of the completed course work that is required within 6 months of hire.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Provided251.06(11)(bm)
Two cozy coups failed to be in good repair/safe and durable. Both contained broken/cracked wheels.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books failed to be documented as reviewed with staff at least 6 month intervals.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 3 were were missing documentation of development updates at 3 month intervals.
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
An infant/toddler teacher still failed to have documentation of the completed course work that is required to be complet
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To Th
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Insurance - General Liability251.04(2)(g)1.a.
As of August 13, 2024, the center has not submitted a current certificate of insurance to the department.
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Insurance - General Liability251.04(2)(g)1.a.
As of June 24, 2024, the center has not submitted a current certificate of insurance to the department.
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Previous results dated 3/21/24, 5/20/24, and 5/23/24 failed to be posted for viewing.