Smarty Pants Learning Center Inc
14150 W NATIONAL AVE, NEW BERLIN, WI 53151-4529Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Medication Administration (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There were two areas of the fence that had a gap that was more than 4 inches.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were several pipes sticking out of the ground along the fence of the outdoor play space.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There were bottles and cups that contained formula/milk that were not labeled with the child's name and the date.
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Equipment - Safety251.07(3)(a)
Shelving units in center classrooms were determined to be improperly anchored and not sturdy for use with children.
Mar 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file reviewed did not contain copies of current CPR certification
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
No med authorization on file for child #2:
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
No medical authorization file in building for child #2
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
No child hand washing observed before snack served
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
No adult handwashing after wiping bodily secretions as required by rule
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
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