Li'l Cubs Child Care Center
500 S ALMON ST, BOWLER, WI 54416-9745Childery 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 reflects Wisconsin public school pre-K program standards, applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
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
- Public School Pre-K
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- Cost
- Free — Wisconsin public school pre-K
- Public school pre-K programs are state-funded and free to families.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesProgram Standard
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 - Preschool standard from the Wisconsin public school pre-K program; other ages show the WI licensing floor.
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 6 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff C failed to have abusive head trauma training prior to beginning work.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B, C failed to have child abuse and neglect training within one week of beginning work.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
It was observed on 04/08/2026, a six month old child had a blanket in his crib.
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child #2 on the child record checklist failed to have immunization records on file.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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