Little Starr's Childcare
1575 S 81ST ST, WEST ALLIS, WI 53214-4519Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 202615 Findings15 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #4 did not have documentation of a current health report on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a current healthTB report on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff C did not have documentation of a registry certificate on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B and C did not have documentation of a current CPR on file.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff B and C did not have documentation of continuing education training for 2025.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There is a tarp that goes around the fencing in the outdoor play space that was ripped off the fence.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of fire drills for January and February of 2026.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The fire extinguishers did not have a current label of inspection. Most current inspection tag was 2024.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book was not reviewed every six months as required.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Staff A did not have annual driver training on file.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have a current annual driver record on file.
- Vehicle Requirements - Interior Condition251.08(5)(a)2.
The two transport vehicles were cluttered and had garbage throughout.
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The two vehicles used for transportation did not have current inspection reports on file.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
The sheets on the pack-n-play were not tight fitting.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The infant room diaper changing pad had rips and tears and was not an easily cleanable able surface.
Feb 24, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child # 1 and #3 did not have current health report on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were 11 children in care and only ten children were signed in.
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
There were 11 children in a group size with 4 children under the age of two.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was a charging cable accessible to children in the 2-4 year old room. The refrigerator shelf had stale milk dried
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was cereal that has been at the center for more than 30 days after opening.
- Vehicle Requirements - Interior Condition251.08(5)(a)2.
The white transport vehicle needs to cleared of garbage and debris.
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
10/29/2024
Oct 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of fire/tornado drills for the month of September 2024.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The intake under two forms in the infant/toddler room were not updated every three months as required.
Aug 14, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Licensed Capacity251.04(1)(a)
The program had 7 infants, 11 preschoolers and 13 school-agers in attendance. The programs capacity is 25 children.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The orders letter issued to the program on 4/4/2024 was not posted.
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
A two year old child slipped off of a chair and bumped their head on a table during the monitoring visit. The childs p
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have up-to-date training in CPR training completed in the past two years.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have current training in child abuse and neglect prevention.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate at the time of the visit. Six children were in the infant/toddler classroom, but a seventh wa
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