Tippys Playhouse and Lrng Center
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (12), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 202517 Findings17 Important
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The department was not notified of and did not approve transportation services by the center.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The enrollment form for Child 1 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1m.d.
There is no documentation on file for Child 3 indicating the name, address, and telephone number of a physician or medic
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement250.04(6)(a)3.
There is no authorization from the parent outlining the plan for Child 5 to come/to go/from the center when not accompan
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
There is no record for Child 4 of having a physical exam in the past 6 months. The last exam was in September 2024.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
A physical examination form that was completed not ore than 1 year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee could not provide any past attendance records for review and said they were in her truck, which was in the
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of child abuse and neglect training in laws, reporting procedures, and identification, is not on file for
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in the bathroom and accessible to children. **The crea
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Deadly nightshade (a poisonous plant) was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The grass in the outdoor play space is overgrown and a dead bird that is deteriorating was observed on the sidewalk, acc
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documentation that monthly fire evacuation and tornado drills were conducted for the month of June 2025.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation demonstrating that the required monthly smoke detector tests was conducted for the month of Ju
- Naps - Bedding250.07(4)(d)
A child was observed sleeping on a cot without a sheet.
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
Lines were skipped in the medical log book.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
An annual driver record was not completed for each driver prior to the driver transporting children in care.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
The department was not provided a vehicle inspection form stating the vehicle is in safe, operating condition, prior to
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department was unable to access the child care center on 6/10/25 and 6/23/25.
Dec 4, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
A warning letter and noncompliance statement dated 10/25/24 was not posted at the center.
- Report - Incident Or Accident250.04(3)(a)
Upon reviewing the medical log book at the center, an incident in which a child had a seizure on 12/21/23 requiring medi
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
There was no documentation on file for Child #1 indicating the name, address, and telephone number of a physician or med
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Persons authorized to call for/receive the child was not on file for Child #1 and Child #3.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
The file for Child #5 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan upon licensing review. The file noted a m
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
A physical examination form that was completed not more than 1 years ago prior to nor later than 3 months after being ad
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #1 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment was not on file for Child #1, #3, and #5.
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
The file for Staff B did not have all the required personal information, such as staffs education, courses/training in
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
There was no health report was on file for Staff B; staff B started working in June 2024 and would have needed a complet
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Physical Ability250.05(2)(d)1.b.
The file for Staff A lacked documentation that a physical examination was completed and Staff A is physically able to wo
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children