Kiddie Paws Playschool
N4382 PINE DR, MONTELLO, WI 53949-8047Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Providers CPR expired in July 2025.
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
Center failed to have radon testing completed every two years.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Based upon review on September 4, 2024, Child #1 of the Child Record Checklist did not have immunization history documen
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Based upon review on September 4, 2024, the provider did not have current documentation of completing the biennial child
- Private Well - Annual Bacteria Test250.06(6)(b)1.a.
Based upon review on September 4, 2024, the provider did not have current test results for bacteria on file.
- Private Well - Annual Nitrate Test250.06(6)(b)2.a.
Based upon review on September 4, 2024, the provider did not have current test results on file for nitrate.
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