Paw-Paw and Bessie's Llc
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.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
- 38
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 27 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Driving record available in file dates for 2023
Oct 24, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Child with food allergy and an allergy plan requiring an epi pen in care did not have the required epi pen in the center
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child file did not include physical examination as required
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
No physical examination on file for staff
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff file reviewed included no educational qualifications
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff person working with infants had no documentation of abusive head trauma related training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff person had no current CPR certification on file
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
More than four inch gap in fence near vehicle gate enclosing outdoor play area
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Fire and tornado drills not practiced in August or September of 2025
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
Smoke detection system sounding low battery alarm during visit
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No testing documented in August or September of 2025
- Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies251.07(5)(a)10.
Food allergen information not posted as required by rule
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of medical log book documented
Dec 27, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
During the 12/20/24 visit no qualified teacher was in the building supervising children in care
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Driving record dated and reviewed in September of 2023
Dec 4, 202411 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Volunteer working in classroom with children did not have CBC background check complete
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child file reviewed did not include immunization records
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
No record of abusive head trauma training for volunteer staff
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Volunteer working with children did not have records of required CAN training
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Larger than four inch gaps observed in fence around rear gate of outdoor play area
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Infant room ceiling observed with extensive damage, light fixture and drop tiles near collapse
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint accessible to children in outdoor play area
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
No drills documented since July of 2024
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguisher last tagged in September of 2023
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No testing documented since July of 2024
- Food Storage - Safety251.06(9)(d)1.
Milk was being stored at room temperature for an extended period of time
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001