Little Dumplings Early Learning Ctr
W379N6160 N LAKE RD, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066-5901Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 234
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
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 (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff B, C, D, and E did not have documentation of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Four prepared bottles in the puddle duck room were not dated. A container of baby food, brought from home, was not dated
Oct 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 2's health history information did not include additional information needed when a health condition is identified
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical exam completed either 30 days after start date or from one year prior t
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E's CPR training was not completed through a department approved trainer.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Opened cheese puffs were not stored in a food grade sealed container.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication in the galaxy room did not have a signed, dated authorization from the parent including a timeframe for the
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
9/3/2024
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The changing pad in the Kiddie Korral room was observed to have two rips/tears which exposed the foam inner lining makin
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