Little Joys of Life
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 Child Transportation Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 28 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
There was no attendance available for review for the week of 9/29/25 through 10/3/25.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff are not consistently documenting the days and hours worked to meet ratio.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Milk was not served with lunch at the time of the visit.
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
An infant was not strapped into a bouncy seat per manufacture instructions at the time of the visit.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
There is not a current driving record on file for Staff A.
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order250.08(8)(c)
The vehicle alarm is not operable at the time of the visit. The alarm is turned off and licensee could not find the key
Apr 16, 202519 Findings2 Critical17 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Staff A who is said to have been employed at the center since June 2024 does not have caregiver background check eligibi
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
A child was observed sleeping in bouncy seat.
- Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile250.04(2)(g)
The insurance for the cat and dog which is accessible to children does not indicate the number of children covered.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 3 who is under two years of age does not have a physical on file within the last 6 months. The last physical on f
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
7 children are present at the time of the visit. None of them are signed in on attendance sheet.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
There is no documentation of staff days and hours worked to meet ratio for 4/15/25 and 4/16/25.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B does not have documentation of a physical on file.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Staff A does not have the education qualifications to be a childcare provider.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of training in CPR/AED.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of having had an orientation within 1 week of hire.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
There was no child tracking for the 7 children who were in attendance today 4/16/25. The center uses the attendance she
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There is a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom and a bottle of bleach sitting on the floor by the back door. Both of thes
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
There is a chirping smoke detector which indicates it is not in good operating condition.
- Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions250.07(7)(f)
The family dog was walking around kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
- Emergency Information In Vehicle - Parent Contact250.08(2)(b)
One of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not any emergency contact information for
- Emergency Information In Vehicle - Health Care Provider Cont250.08(2)(c)
One of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not have any health care provider contact
- Emergency Information In Vehicle - Emergency Medical Consent250.08(2)(d)
On of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not indicate yes or no for consent for eme
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
There is no vehicle inspection form for the Black Lincoln car that was used to provide center transportation on 4/4/25.
- Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates250.09(1)(c)5.
There is no gate at the open stairwell to basement and children under the age of 2 were present.
Sep 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile250.04(2)(g)
IL was not to verify liability for the pet onsite and accessible to children in care.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child 1 was missing the emergency contact information on the enrollment form.
- Permission And Emergency Information250.08(2)
IL was not able to view transportation permission forms for children currently using the service.