Little Friends Learning Center Llc
1214 10TH AVE, GRAFTON, WI 53024Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Parent Communication & Policies (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Insurance - General Liability251.04(2)(g)1.a.
The center's liability insurance expired on 02/28/2025.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On March 23, 2026, the infants room exceeded the allowable staff to child ratio of 1 teacher for every 4 children when
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
The hallway bathroom did not have paper towels. The bathroom located in the 4 K Room was out of paper towels and toilet
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor fence was less than the required 4 feet high to protect the children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Based on observation the younger children's playground was full of tall weeds and there were toys scattered throughout
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based on observation, the wood fence in the older and younger children's playground had large areas of deteriorating pai
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Based on observation, the car seats were lined up in the hallway by the infants room, partially blocking the main exit,
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
In the infants room, there were three intake forms that had not been updated.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
In the infantas room, There were 6 mattress covers that did not fit tightly over the mattresses.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
In the infants room, there was a baby bottle containing breast milk that was not labeled with the child's name and date.
Sep 18, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Based upon observation, the fence on the south portion of the outdoor playspace did not measure the required four feet i
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation, the paint above the changing table and in the walkway in the toddler room was deteriorated in a
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Based upon observation, the gate in the toddler room leading to the exit passageway, was unable to be opened during the
- Indoor Equipment - Safety251.07(3)(a)
Based upon observation the gate to the toddler room was not functional and unable to open.
- Mealtime - Staff With Children251.07(5)(b)1.
Based upon observation the staff in the toddler room and the Pre K room were not seated with the children during meal ti
Sep 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Based upon record review, on 08/20/2025 in the
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
Based upon record review, on 08/25/2025 the toddler/owl room exceed max group size when 9 children were signed into care
- Written Program Of Activities251.07(1)(a)
Based upon staff interviews, the two year old classroom was not following a class schedule for approximately six months
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Based upon record review the center was serving non
- Menus - Repeating251.07(5)(a)5m.
Based upon record review, steamed veggies were served
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
Jul 15, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
Based upon staff statement on 07/11/2025 a child enrolled in care was hit on the head by a peer and the parents were not
- Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown251.04(4)(a)2.d.
Based upon staff statement on 07/08/2025 a child enrolled in care left the child care center and ran into the parking lo
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Based upon record review, on 07/08/2025 a child enrolled in care in the Pre K Room was not signed out of care.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon record review on 07/15/2025 two staff members employed longer than 30 days did not have a completed staff hea
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Based upon record review on 07/15/2025, a staff member did not have a registry certificate on file.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Based upon record review on 07/15/2025, two staff members on premise did not have a high school diploma within their sta
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Based upon record review:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Based upon record review on 07/15/2025 two staff members employed longer than three months did not have documentation of
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In the Pre K Room, a Staff Member Was Not Signed in with 8On 07/08/2025 there was no assigned caregiver signed in when four children were signed into the Butterfly room at 732 and 737 am.
Based upon staff disclosure, on 7/15/2025 a staff member in the infant room didn't document their shift in the infant ro
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