Tiny Steps Daycare Llc
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
- 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