Kids at Play Child Care Center
W1083 MALLARD LN, STODDARD, WI 54658-9032Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff B. AHT trainin
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopu
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and E were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglec
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C did not have a health report on file on the day of the monitoring visit.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 003
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