Squeals of Joy
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the living room baseboards and was accessible to children.
- Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring250.09(1)(c)4g.
An audio monitoring device was purchased but not being used in the room where children under age one sleep.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Safety250.09(4)(c)
The diaper changing surface that is above floor level did not have a strap, restraint or other structural barrier to pre
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to th
Jun 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate when 2 children who were present were not signed in. This was corrected immediat
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Substitute did not complete abusive head trauma prevention training prior to providing care and supervision to children.