Little Sprouts Nursery and Preschool
2255 PRAIRIE AVE, BELOIT, WI 53511-2668Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff B, C, D and E did not have a completed background check on file prior to beginning work as required. Staff B has b
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have documentation of completed abusive head trauma prevention training on file prior to working with ch
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of current infant/child CPR training as required.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training on file as required.
- Center Director - Responsibilities251.05(3)(e)2.
The director responsibilities were not met as required when multiple staff had an incomplete orientation process, includ
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A and B did not have documentation of orientation program completed within their first week at the center as requi
Oct 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised within sight and sound to prevent harm and ensure safety, when a one-year-old child ripped
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A one-year-old child was able to access and ingest a potentially harmful material that was within reach of children. Thi
Sep 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The program did not have a written record of monthly fire drills practiced for May, June, and August.
- Dishwashing - Air Drying251.06(9)(b)6.
Dishes were washed in a classroom and were not being air-dried in rack or on drain board as required.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Our Lady of Assumption CccBeloit · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Little Lambs ChildcareBeloit · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Kidzworks Preschool and DaycareBeloit · 4/5 Childery Rating
- A Colorful WorldBeloit · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Beloit Child and Family CenterBeloit · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Community Kids BeloitBeloit · 4/5 Childery Rating