Little Sprouts Nursery and Preschool
2255 PRAIRIE AVE, BELOIT, WI 53511-2668Childery 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.3 / 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
- 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.
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