Small Wonders Learning Center
880 MCEWAN LN, MILTON, WI 53563Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 9 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jan 9, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On 09/27/24 the program adversely affected the health, safety and welfare of a child when a three-year-old child was rid
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff A did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position while being reg
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 11/26/2024, a two-year-old child was found in the hallway by a parent after the group transitioned outside. The child
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 11/26/2024, the center did not adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children are known a two-year-old c
Aug 14, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 08/07/2024, a three-year-old child was unattended for up to five minutes, when a teacher sent them inside to use the
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
On multiple occasions, the child care center adversely affected the health, safety and welfare of a child when a child h
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The program did not adhere to the child tracking procedures in place when on 08/07/2024 a child was sent inside alone to
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to th
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