Sunny Day Childcare and Preschool Inc.
1932 GODFREY DR, WAUPACA, WI 54981-7908Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 220
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Medication Administration (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
On 2/25/2026, the center failed to have correct medical authorizations in the blue room. One authorization had the inc
Dec 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The center failed to have documentation of staff hours, days and in which classroom when they were included in the staff
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use251.06(11)(bm)1.
Center failed to follow manufacturers guidelines in regard to approved ages. The play equipment was approved for 5-12 y
May 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
3 staff members did not have their orientation completed within their first week of hire
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One child in the infant 1 room did not have a current updated intake (once every three months).
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
Based upon statements during a complaint interview, on at least two occasions a staff member yelled, through the fence a
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
The cook did not have her 4 hours of continuing education completed in 2024
Jul 31, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
3 of the center drivers did not have an annual orientation. It was last done in March of 2023.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
The 3 center drivers did not have an annual driver record check on file - last done in March of 2023.
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