A New Happiness Childcare
8537 W DENVER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-4814Childery 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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child 1 did not have documentation of an emergency contact, other than the parents, on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 2, under the age of two, did not have documentation of a health exam completed within the past six months.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not documented on the day of the visit, or on the day prior to the visit. Children were not signed out on
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not documented on the day of the visit or the day prior to the visit.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A's training in child abuse & neglect laws, reporting, and identification was expired when it was last completed 2
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises250.07(6)(f)5.
A medication at the center did not have an authorization from the parent and another medication authorization did not in
Apr 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Child in care or staff was not recorded on the daily attendance record during monitoring visit
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children during monitoring visit
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
3/6/2025
Mar 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child 2 & 3 did not have emergency contact information completed on enrollment form
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Emergency Safety & Response record form was not documented for the months of Jan-Feb
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department attempted to monitor the program. There was not a response to knocks on front and/or back door.
Nov 5, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
A child is listed as having a medical condition however steps 2-8 is incomplete.
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
A staff person identified as the emergency back up provider did not have a file available for review.
- Required Information For Each Trip250.08(3)
The informed initial licensing staff that she transported a child on 11/2/24 however none of the required forms or permi
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