Little Woodland Preschool
809 N MAIN ST, LAKE MILLS, WI 53551-1118Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication was stored onsite despite the authorization ending in May 2025.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
A rescue medication being stored in the classroom was expired.
Apr 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child B did not have immunization history on file.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Child 2 did not have a health report on file within 90 days of starting care.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and B did not have a staff physical health report on file within 30 days of being hired.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff B does not complete required entry level training to work as a teacher before assuming position as a teacher.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Medication being stored in classroom was expired.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(e)
Staff to child ratios were not maintained when On July 24Th, July 29Th And July 30Th, The Pine And Oak Classroom Were Ov
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