Tiny Tadpoles Child Care
8023 USH 51, MINOCQUA, WI 54548-9145Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D and E did not have record of personal information on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff D did not have record of a current CPR certificate on file. Staff B did not have record of CPR from an approved pr
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file.
Aug 28, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Medication - Storage251.07(6)(f)3.
A personal staff bag was observed sitting on the floor and accessible to children in Classroom 3. The bag was open and p
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
Toilet paper was not within reach of children while using the toilet.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Children in Classroom 4 were getting art supplies from a drawer that contained a box cutter.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Sunscreen and insect repellent labeled "keep out of reach of children" were within reach of children in cubbies of Class
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Egg shells and melon rinds from meals prepared on 08/26/25 were in a uncovered bin on the floor under the kitchen sink o
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per staff interview, the disinfectant is not being used per the product label in Classroom 1.
Jul 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Report - Construction Or Remodeling251.04(3)(L)
A wall was built in Suite 2 that separates the school-age classroom from the 3 year and older classroom. The department
- Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report251.06(1)(a)
A building inspection showing the building meets WI commercial building codes was not completed after a wall was built i
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The sink in the self-contained classroom serving infants or toddlers who are diapered was being used for dishwashing. Th