Little Scholars Cc and Preschool
3301 JOHN JOANIS DR, STEVENS POINT, WI 54482-8858Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 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 4 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- 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 11 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The annual vehicle inspection reports were not on file.
Jan 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
In the Red 1 Classroom the crib mattress sheets were too tight and caused the mattresses to curl up from the corners.
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Child 1 was served and consumed their allergen on 09/24/25 and 10/23/25.
Aug 12, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff B had been working at the child care center since April 2025 without an approved DCF background check on file.
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The posted noncompliance statements from 05/01/25 and 06/18/25 did not include the plan of correction.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and B did not have record of a physical examination on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff H did not have record of a current child abuse and neglect certificate on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface did not reach a depth of nine inches of loose fill under play equipment that was four feet
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The fence height of the outdoor play space was less four feet high. The fence panels were reinstalled backwards with the
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In the Orange Classroom bathroom and the Green Classroom there was bucket full of diaper creams labeled "keep out of rea
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The Purple Classroom had a large area of peeling paint near the sink in an area accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There was not a thermometer in the freezer in the Red Classroom.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
One high chair in the Red Classroom and eight high chairs in the Yellow Classroom were missing the shoulder straps. The
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
One medication in the Berry Classroom had an expired parent authorization to administer on file.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
In the Red 2 Classroom a child over the age of 1 years old did not have their hands washed with running water and soap a
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
In the Red and Yellow Classrooms the crib mattress sheets were too tight and caused the mattresses to curl up from the c
Jun 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
The annual driver orientation was not file for Staff A, B, and C.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
The annual driver record was not on file for Staff A, B, and C.
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The annual vehicle inspection was not on file.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A self-reported incident occurred on 04/30/25, when a 9-month-old child was sitting on the counter while a child care wo
Feb 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The noncompliance statements and correction plans for a visit on 09/10/24 and a desk review on 11/20/24 were not posted
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A Notice of Order, Sanctions and Appeal Process issued on 10/07/24 was not posted next to the child care license.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per staff interview and observation, the disinfectant product is not being used per the product label.
Nov 20, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
- Report - Plan Of Correction251.04(3)(f)
A noncompliance statement was issued on 10/07/24 with a plan of correction due date of 10/22/24. As of 11/20/24 the plan
Sep 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
In the Green Classroom one staff did not sign in on 09/10/24 and one staff did not sign out on 09/09/24.
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
Per interview of staff, children are placed in time-out for 5 to 20 minutes.
- Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom251.07(2)(c)5.
Per interivew of staff, children are removed from the classroom and sent to the office for a time out until they can cal
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