Tiny Steps Daycare Llc
1407 S MEMORIAL DR, RACINE, WI 53403-2136Childery 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.3 / 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 27
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 18 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported close supervision for 5 children was not maintained when the child care teacher was sleeping.
- Night Care - Provider Response To Child Needs251.10(2)(d)
The center self-reported A parent arrived to the center to pick up her child and a sleeping child care teacher was unabl
Apr 8, 202514 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of an emergency contact and person authorized to pick up a child was not observed in a childs file.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Documentation of complete staff record information was not observed for an employee.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for 3 employees.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of CPR training was not observed for 2 employees.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training was not observed for 1 employee.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
A gap in the fence was observed due to a missing slat.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A dance board was cracked, resulting in sharp edges
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Trash was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Snack menus were not posted
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Sheets covering playpen mattresses were not tight-fitting
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Cans of formula were not labeled and dated.
- Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding251.09(3)(a)9.
An infant in a swing was observed with a propped bottle.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 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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