Sunshine Academy
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #4 did not have a current health report on file.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a radio cable accessible to children in the preschool room.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
In the infant room there was open cereal without a date to ensure that it is not expired.
Oct 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health section of the health history form was incomplete for child #3.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were two children in care, but none of the children were signed in.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of fire or tornado drills for September.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the infant room refrigerator was reading 49 degrees.