Little Acorns Lodge Learning Academy
564 STATE HIGHWAY 155, SAINT GERMAIN, WI 54558-9754Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4). Of 21 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Nov 13, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring results from the visit on 12/11/2024 were not posted on the parent board.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Per staff file review, the required annual 15 hours of continuing education was not documented.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface under the red climber in the play space does not have a depth of 9 inches and did not inclu
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of a fire drill or tornado drill being completed in October 2025.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There is no documentation that the fire alarm system was tested in October 2025.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Per review of the product, the sanitizer being used to clean eating surfaces is not being made made per manufacturer ins
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per staff interview and review of the product, the disinfectant solution is not being used per manufacturer recommendati
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Dec 11, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring results of the 07/29/2024 visit were not posted at the center.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have documentation of CPR/AED training by an approved provider.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There is an approximately 8" gap at the bottom of a section of the fence in the toddler play area as well as other areas
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Per interview of staff and center management, monthly drills are not always being completed by all classrooms.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Center does not have documentation that a fire drill was completed in November 2024.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Center does not have documentation that the fire alarm system was tested in November 2024.
Jul 29, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation of a health exam.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have documentation of current certification in CPR with training in the use of an AED.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There is an approximately 8" gap at the bottom of a section of the fence in the toddler play area.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Center did not complete fire or tornado drills in the month of June 2024.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Center does not have documentation that the fire alarm system was tested in June 2024.
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