Sunshine and Giggles Llc
678 S PARK ST, RICHLAND CTR, WI 53581-2748Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 28 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
A menu of meals and snacks provided by the center was not posted in the kitchen and in a place for parents to view as re
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log books were not reviewed within the prior 6 months as required.
Dec 29, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment251.07(2)(e)1.
On November 13, 2025, a staff member engaged in a prohibited action when, based on video footage, they swatted a 1-year
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Based on attendance records and staff interviews, the center exceeded the required staff to child ratios when, on Novemb
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
On November 13, 2025, a staff member engaged in a prohibited action when, based on video footage, they used a loud, hars
Oct 10, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A was working with children during the monitoring visit but did not have an eligible background check on file as r
- Items Posted - Visible To Parents251.04(2)(L)2.
All posted items were not visible to parents when an order letter dated June 16, 2025 was covered by a non-compliance st
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 did not have a health report from within the last 6 months as required when the most recent health report on fil
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A play structure on the playground had a large piece of metal hanging down from it, creating a hazard.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical outlet was not protected by a guard as required when a classroom outlet was missing part of the plastic co
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
A record of emergency drills was not maintained when the fire and tornado drills practiced for the month of September we
Jun 3, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The program did not report a change in room usage to the department as required when, during the monitoring visit, a tod
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Based on staff interviews, on June 2, 2025, Staff B was utilized as a lead teacher in a classroom without the required q
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
Each assistant teacher was not working under the supervision of a lead teacher when, based on staff interviews, two assi
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A did not have documentation on file of an orientation completed within the first week of working at the center as
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised by a child care teacher within sight and sound when, on June 2, 2025, a two-year-old child
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure failed when, according to staff interviews, two staff members did not complete a n
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The enclosure around the outdoor play space has two spots where there are gaps between the fence and gates that are grea
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A play structure on the playground had a large piece of metal hanging down from a walkway, creating a hazard.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Based on documentation and staff interviews, no emergency drills were conducted in the month of May.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The eating surface was not cleaned and sanitized when, during the monitoring visit, children were observed eating a morn
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
All medication dispensed to children was not recorded in the medical log book as required when, based on staff interview
- Hand Washing Outdoors & On Field Trips251.07(6)(i)6.
Children's hands were not wiped off or washed after an outdoor snack as required when, during the monitoring visit, mult
Feb 19, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A and B did not have a completed background check on file prior to working with children as required.
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
A staff member engaged in an action that may be cruel, aversive, frightening or humiliating to a child when, based on st
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing mats in two classrooms were torn, resulting in the foam interior being exposed and causing the mats
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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