Little Steps to Success Childcare
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 202612 Findings12 Important
- After Completion Of Preservice Training Under Subd 3., A Chi202.08(1)(b)5.
The operator did not complete 5 hours of continuing education for the 2025-2026 certification year.
- A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)
The sheet in the playpen was not tight-fitting.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
The written contracts for children #1-#10 did not include the specific charges for child care.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Condi202.08(1m)(a)10.c.
A review of attendance records showed that the operator provided care to children earlier than the approved operating ho
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
There was no carbon monoxide detector on the 2nd floor of the home.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The smoke detector on the 2nd floor was not functional.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Hydrogen peroxide was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. In the outdoor play area splinterin
- Pets In The Home Shall Be Tolerant Of Children And Vaccinate202.08(2)(m)1.
The cat present in the home did not have a rabies vaccination available for review.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There were no immunization records or waivers on file for children #1, and #3-#7.
- A Child Care Provider May Administer Prescription Or Non-Pre202.08(4)(f)2.b.
There was no signed Medication Administration Permission form on file for children #4 who had medication on site.
- The Play Equipment Shall Be Constructed In A Sturdy Manner A202.08(8m)(a)2.
The play set in the outdoor play space had loose and sticking up screws.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws202.08(1m)(a)4.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 12, 20259 Findings9 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
No written contracts on file for children 2, and 3.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- All Records Required Under This Chapter For Certification Pu202.08(15)(b)
No attendance records or child files were available for review.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
Child records not available for children 1,2, and 3
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
One outlet without cover accessible to children. Outside multiple hazards accessible to children including sharp and spl
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
Litter was accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
No health reports on file for child 1.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
No immunization records on file for children 1,2, and 3.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
No attendance records were kept on file.