Smalls World Day Care
1521 CARNEY BLVD, MARINETTE, WI 54143-3208Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
A total of 4 of 21 child files reviewed did not have a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B did not have documentation on file of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or 30 days
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
All staff did not have documentation of current biennial child abuse and neglect training.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Fire evacuation and tornado drills were not completed for June 2025.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 16, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Child number 4 on the child record checklist did not have documentation of a child physical in the files.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child number 4 on the child record checklist did not have documentation of completion of immunizations in the file.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
One child did not have documentation of completion of a child physical in the files.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The center had a picnic table outdoors with deteriorating paint.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The center had an oven in the kitchen with a door that did not stay closed by itself.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
The center did not have a Radon test within 6 months from 3/1/23.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
The center had an oven in the kitchen with a door that would not stay closed.
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