Joyful Noise Children's Center
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star and NAC accreditation. 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 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 50
- 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 7 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self reported that on March 10, 2026, child care worker(s) failed to supervise a 19-month-old child when the
Feb 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
On 2/24/26, there were no dates listed on the authorization for gas drops in the infant room. In the 3-4 yr old room the
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
On 2/24/26, there was no authorization for an epi pen in the 3-4 yr old room.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
On 2/24/26, upon review of under 2 yr old intake forms there was one last updated 9/2025(reviewed every 3 months).
Oct 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Upon review of attendance on 10/31/25 for the Fawns there was a period from 11:06am-12:02pm there were 5 infants signed
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
On 10/31/25, in the owls room from 12:16pm-3:34pm there were 5 children under 1.5 yrs old and one 1.5 yr old with 1 teac
Oct 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director251.04(3)(c)
On 10/29/25, during an investigation of a complaint it was confirmed that there was not proper notification to the depar
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
On 10/29/25, upon review of the medical logs books there were multiple log entries of head injuries that would require n
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
On 10/29/25, there was no record of staff signing in and out of each room.
Aug 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff member B did not have physical on file
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
No medical authorizations for epi pen and Zyrtec.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Two expired medications, epi pen and diazepam.
May 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Policies Submitted & Implemented251.04(2)(h)
Based on interview, the center failed to implement staff policies regarding disciplinary action and termination.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff member A on the staff record checklist failed to have a current CPR training on file.
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
A staff member was observed using inappropriate language to and in front of children. The staff member has since been t
May 1, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On or around April 15, 2025, a staff member was observed pushing a 3-year-old child's head down onto a cot. The same st
- Smoking Prohibited On Premises And In Vehicles251.06(2)(h)
On May 2nd, an employee was observed smoking in the parking lot during the licensing visit.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
During the month of April, a staff member was observed holding a one-year-old child down on their cot by the arms for ap