Little Hearts Inside
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There were bleach and laundry detergent in the staircase to go outside that was accessible to children when going outsid
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have 15 hours of continuing education training on file.
- Usable Indoor Space250.06(1)(b)1.
The house was cluttered and did not have proper 35 square feet per child.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There was a snow shovel, a weed trimmer, and tools in the outdoor play space.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There was chipping paint on the exit door leaving the kitchen.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
There was garbage and clutter in the outdoor play space. There was stool in the outdoor play space. There were broken
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The fire and tornado drills were not documented for October 2025.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There was no documentation for smoke detector testing for the month of October.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back door exit was obstructed. There were boxes in front of the exit blocking the doors from opening all the way.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The temperature in the refrigerator was reading 48 degrees.
- Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization250.07(7)(a)
The dog (dogo) had access to children and did. Not have current immunizations.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
The outdoor play space had dog excrement accessible to children.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
11/14/2024
Nov 14, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
There was a mattress in the outdoor play space. There was a lawnmower underneath the play set.
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
There was no radon testing completed.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
There were boxes on the stairs of the secondary exit that blocked the exit.