Little Lions Learning Center Llc
1930 LAFAYETTE ST, JANESVILLE, WI 53546-2862Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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 (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 21, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A did not have a Registry Certificate on file within six months of employment as required.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B and D did not have documentation of completed Abusive Head Trauma training on file prior to working as required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and C did not have documentation on file of current infant/child CPR training as required.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have documentation of completed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file as required.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff A did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position.
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
The medical log book was not in the program and available for review on the day of the site visit.
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
At the time of the site visit, the safety gate in the upstairs classroom did not latch completely giving children access
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