Little Pumpkins Childcare
504 HENDRICKS ST, MERRILL, WI 54452-1433Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
A fire drill was not practiced or documented in November 2025.
Oct 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
During snack time, two children were sitting in booster chairs without the safety straps being buckled.
- Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions250.07(7)(f)
The center's dog was present in the kitchen and dining room area when food was being served to the children.
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