Little Eagles Childcare and Preschool
159 W GARLAND ST, JEFFERSON, WI 53549-2028Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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
- 50
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A did not have a completed background check prior to working with children.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Current, accurate daily attendance was not maintained in the infant/toddler classroom when 1 child was signed into the r
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A did not have documentation of abusive head trauma prevention training on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have a completed child abuse and neglect training on file.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A and B did not have documentation of required orientation on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Energy-absorbing material under play structure did not meet the 9 inches in depth.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not kept in good repair when ceiling tiles were missing and several base boards were missing or torn in
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Deteriorating paint was accessible to children in the outdoor space.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Center did not document tornado and file drill conducted in July.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
The crib mattresses coverings did not fit snugly over the mattress and were observed to be lose and crinkled while infan
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Infants were observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier with a string attached and a bib.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Infant milk being stored in the infant fridge was not dated.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 6, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have a completed biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy absorbing surface did not meet the 9 inches of required depth under and around play equipment that is 4 feet
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The outdoor premises was not free from hazards when a broken plastic play structure was available for children use.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
The center did not test and submit results for radon gas levels.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Each fire extinguisher on the premises did not have a yearly inspection when the last inspection of a fire extinguisher
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