A New Happiness Childcare
5103 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4336Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 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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