Little Lambs Childcare
325 E DECORAH RD, WEST BEND, WI 53095-4005Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 30, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Based on records review, the immunization records were missing for child #1.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Based on records review, the program did not have a staff form on file for staff member A.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based on records review, the program did not have a heath examination form on file for staff member D.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Based on records review, the program did not have the orientation forms on file for staff members A,B, and D.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
In the older children's playground, there were large areas of the fence that were between 2 to 4 inches short of the req
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
In the older children's playground, there was a wood truck that had peeling paint.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
In the Courage Room, there was a sink that was not working properly.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Based on observation, the centers' fire extinguishers were overdue for an inspection. The tags showed they were inspecte
- Supply Of Bandages, Tape & Band-Aids251.07(6)(j)5.
The first aid kit in the Peace Room did not have bandages.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
In the infants room, there were 4 pack and plays with mattress covers that did not fit tightly.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
In the Infants Room, there were two baby bottles containing formula that were not labeled with the children's names and
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