A Joyful Noise Childcare Llc
9700 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-3307Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 147
- 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was an area of the fence where part of the chain link was protruding and exposed a sharp piece of metal.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There were lines in the medical log books that were skipped.
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
There was damage to the premises that was not reported to the department within 24 hours.
Mar 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
The enrollment form for Child #4 was missing emergency contact information.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a can of paint in the outdoor play space at the time of the licensing visit.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There were areas on the exterior of the building within the outdoor play space that had chipping paint and were accessib
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medications for a child in care were kept at the center but did not have a current medication administration authorizati
Aug 19, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance record in the School Age 1 and 2 Rooms was not accurate. In the School Age 1 room, the attendance record
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There were two spots on the exterior of the building within the outdoor play space that had chipping paint. This was acc
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the infant room registered at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A, identified as the driver, did not have an updated driver record available at the time of the licensing visit. T
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There were two intake forms observed that did not have updates completed within the past three months. One form was last
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
There were four children in high chairs observed in the infant room who did not have the safety straps fastened while th
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