Playful Hearts Child Care
1044 S SILVERBROOK DR, WEST BEND, WI 53095-4530Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 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 4 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The sink in the Fishy Friends Room was dirty.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
In the playground, there was a tricycle that was missing the pedals.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
There were two medications missing the length of the medications administration. The provider corrected this during the
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation the paint in the 4k room was deteriorated in an area accessible to children on the south wall and
Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Based upon review on February 5, 2025, Staff Member A of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of a phys
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Based upon review on February 5, 2025, Staff Member A of the Staff Record Checklist did not have a certificate of comple
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