A Mothers Heart Learning Center
1526 S 72ND ST, WEST ALLIS, WI 53214-4702Childery 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 3 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 3 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 25, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The files for Child 1 and Child 3 lacked complete health history information upon licensing review.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of a physical examination upon licensing review. Staff has been employed sinc
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of an orientation within staff's first week.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A lacked Abusive Head Trauma prevention training upon licensing review. Staff was present working with children d
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Center lacked documentation of emergency drills for January 2026 during licensing visit.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Center menus were not posted during licensing visit.
Aug 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The daycare had moved rooms without prior approval. ( A message and email was sent while moving).
- Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted251.06(3)(b)1.
The route plan was missing in 2 rooms.
Jul 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
The form was in the file but not signed off or dated by the trainer.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were cords that were not secured to the ground, a projector behind used for a project and a fan.
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