Penny's Play Ground
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 202511 Findings11 Important
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
The operator stated that she provided cereal with milk and jello for breakfast. No fruit or vegetables were offer as par
- 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.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
The electrical outlets did not have safety covers in the living room, kitchen, bathroom and the spare bedroom.
- An Outdoor Play Area Shall Have A Permanent Enclosure Not Le202.08(2)(e)7.
The certifier observe from the vehicle that the four childcare children in care were outside with the puppy, and the pro
- Indoor And Outdoor Areas Accessible To Children Shall Be Fre202.08(2)(m)4.
Newspaper with dog urine was found in the back child care room that was used for care. During the visit, the operator r
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #3 was missing health report on file after the child was enrolled into the childcare.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator did not have a written plan for taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency. The operator only
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The operator did not have a emergency plan where she reviewed periodically and practiced as specified in the plan.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator did not have a written plan that discussed how she would prevent and respond to food and other allergy-rela
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Four Children were in care during the monitoring visit and they were not signed in on the attendance sheet.
Aug 20, 20246 Findings6 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
The operator did not have a copy of the applicable certification standards (DCF 202) available to each parent with ongoi
- 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.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #1 and #2 was missing health report on file.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator did not have and was not able to provide a written emergency plan for taking appropriate action in the even
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
The operator was not able to provide attendance sheets for week 8/5/2024 to 8/20/2024. Eight children were present and
- No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)2.
Eight children were in care during the monitoring visit.