Shining Stars Child Care
1017 LAUREL ST, MARSHFIELD, WI 54449-1770Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- 85
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (7), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 29 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 202510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
A 4 month old infant was sleeping in a swing.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Notice of Order, Sanctions and Appeal Process issued on 05/29/25 was not posted next to the child care license.
- Person In Sole Charge Of Children - Minimum Age251.055(1)(i)
Staff A is under the age of 18 years old and was left in sole charge of a group of children in Room 6.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
One parent authorization was approved for a period of 2 years in Room 4a.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Two medications in Room 4a were not being administered per labeled instruction.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
One parent authorization to administer was expired in Room 4a.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
A child in Room 2 did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff in Room 2 did not wash their hands before changing diapers.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
A 4 month old infant was sleeping in a swing with a blanket.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
The bottles in the refrigerator of Room 2 were not labeled with child's name and date.
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
A self-reported incident occurred on 09/19/25 when child injury resulted in a medical evaluation. The child care center
Apr 30, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Warning Letter of Noncompliance issued on 08/26/24 was not posted by the child care license.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
The Child Abuse and Neglect training for Staff A and B had expired.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Black mold was observed growing from under the carpet and onto the wall in the food storage room due to a water leak.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Per observation and staff interview, water has been leaking into the basement storage areas for approximately two years.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Several classrooms contained deteriorating paint in areas accessible to children.
- Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)
The window in Room 4 did not contain a screen was open.
- Food Storage - Food Not Requiring Refrigeration251.06(9)(d)2.
Due to a water leak in the wall the food storage room had a wet carpet, smelled musty, and had mold growing from under t
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Dry food items were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tigh
- Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom251.07(2)(c)5.
Per staff interview, children are removed from the classroom for longer than three minutes for their behaviors. At times
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
In Room 3 two medications did not have a parent authorization to administer.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
In Room 4 two medications were not labeled with the child's name.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
In Room 3 one medication was not being administered as authorized by parents.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
In Room 3 the parent authorization to administer was expired for one medication.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
In Room 2 the diaper changing mat was ripped and falling apart. The surface was not easily cleanable.
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The center failed to report an incident occurred on 8/28/2024 where a child required professional medical evaluation.
Aug 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is flaking and deteriorating paint on both decks and railings, as well as the climber in the outdoor space.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
The center did not have documentation of monthly fire evacuation and tornado drills for May, June or July.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center did not have documentation that the fire detection and alarms had been tested for June and July.
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