A New Reality Childcare
4400 W MELVINA ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-2435Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Medication Administration (3). Of 24 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
4/30/2025
Apr 30, 202521 Findings21 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Enrollment information on file for Child #1, #2, and Child #5 is incomplete.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
There is no health history information on file for Child #5, who has attended the center since 2/1/25.
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement250.04(6)(a)3.
Child #3, who is reported to have left the center the morning of the visit after being picked up by her school bus, does
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #2 (age 2) does not have an initial health examination on file that was completed not more than one year prior to
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival time has not been recorded for Child #1 who is obser
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of the actual days and hours worked by staff when the hours were used to meet the applicable staff-to-chil
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
The licensee, who has been licensed since 11/16/23, and Provider B, who has been employed since 1/8/24, do not have a ph
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Provider B, who has been employed since 1/8/24, has not obtained a certificate of completion for a department-approved c
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The daily attendance record is used to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to the pr
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Multiple bottles of medications and multiple personal care products are accessible to children on a shelving unit in a r
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The following hazards are observed during the monitoring visit:
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
There are two smoke detectors on the main floor of the child care however neither smoke detector is installed. One is on
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Records of meals and snacks served to children were last recorded on 4/7/25.
- Guiding Children's Behavior250.07(2)(a)
The licensee failed to provide positive guidance and redirection for the children in care when attempting to manage the
- Medical Log Book - Medication Dispensed250.07(6)(b)3.c.
Two medical log entries dated 12/20/23 state "one tiny cold pill" was administered to a child rather than recording the
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises250.07(6)(f)5.
An albuterol inhaler and a prescription bottle of Ibuprofen observed on the premises for Child #4 does not have a curren
- Hand & Face Washing250.07(6)(g)1.
Two diaper changes were performed by the licensee. Children's hands were not washed after the diaper changes. Morning sn
- Handwashing For Persons Working With Children250.07(6)(g)6.
Two diaper changes were observed during the visit. The licensee failed to wash her hands with soap and warm running wate
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
A completed Infant & Toddler Intake form is not on file for Child #5 who has attended the child care center since 2/1/25
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
A center Pack N Play does not have a tight-fitting mattress. A gap of multiple inches is observed between the mattress a
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
Two diaper changes were observed.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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