Small World Montessori School
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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for an employee.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
2/18/2025
Feb 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for 3 children.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Documentation of complete staff record information was not observed for an employee.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The thermometers in the classroom refrigerators measured at 45 degrees.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Documentation of a start and end date for medications for a child was not observed.