Little Spartans Child Development Center
4604 SIGGELKOW RD SUITE D, MCFARLAND, WI 53558-8853Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- 85
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 15 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
In the toddler classroom, a power strip with open outlets was accessible to children.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies were being stored in areas accessible to children.
May 1, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #2 did not have an updated health report on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have a completed CPR within 3 months of beginning work.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
According to staff the center does not practice fire evacuation or tornado drills on a monthly basis.
- Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities251.06(3)(b)3.
Staff members were unable to describe their duties in case of a tornado.
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
Menus were not dated.
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Smoking Prohibited On Premises And In Vehicles251.06(2)(h)
A teacher was vaping an e-cigarette on premises. Licensee was made aware of allegation and had taken appropriate action
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
The center did not test for radon levels and submit results to licensing department.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002, Individual 005
Jun 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
A new meal prep personnel did not complete and document at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handlin
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
On multiple areas under play equipment there were not at least 9 inches of energy-absorbing surface.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center did not have documentation of fire and tornado drills practiced.
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