Lil Dinks and Bubbles Lrng Academy
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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment251.07(2)(e)1.
On March 20, 2026, a childcare teacher struck a 3yo child several times with a ruler. The center self-reported this inc
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
The center failed to complete the 2025 staff continuing education requirement, and documentation was not available durin
Oct 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Safety251.07(3)(a)
The joystick on the arcade game in the school age room is broken leaving a screw exposed and accessible to children.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log book is only numbered to 100.
Feb 27, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate within 3 months. Staff E started working in October 202
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and D do not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file for
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The kitchen freezer is not maintained at 0 degrees. The freezer was reading 14 degrees.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Graham crackers, observed in the Baby wonderland room, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food safe conta
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Entry in the medical log book on 7/16/24 was not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There was no documentation that the medical log book was reviewed within the last 6 months; the most recent review date
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
7/22/2024
Jul 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal (Frosted Flakes) were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food safe containers.
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
A complete schedule of transportation routes and scheduled stops are not being maintained in the vehicle.
- Seat Belt Use - Child251.08(6)(b)1.
On 7/16/24, the vehicle used to transport children only has seating for 10 children. 12 children were signed in on atten
- Transportation - Length Of Time251.08(7)(e)
A review of transportation attendance show children were in the vehicle for more than 60 minutes during morning routes o