A Promising Future Early Edu Center
2430 W WELLS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233-1822Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
3/25/2026
Mar 25, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The health report for Child #4, under the age of two, was dated 7/24/25. The updated health report was needed by 1/24/25
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was no staff health report on file for Staff A, who has been employed at the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff B did not have a high school diploma on file.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff B did not have documentation of continuing education hours for 2025.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A did not have a completed Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate on file.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff B, identified as a lead teacher, is lacking the training to be a qualified teacher.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff A, identified as an assistant teacher, does not meet the qualifications to be an assistant teacher.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
There was no qualified teacher supervising the group of children at the time of the licensing visit.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was chipping paint in the outdoor play space on the outside of the building. There was also chipping paint observe
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The exit leading to the back door/outdoor play space was obstructed.
- Infant & Toddler - Safety Gates251.09(1)(g)
There were no gates present at two open stairways at the center.
Apr 16, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Health Exam Report251.04(6)(a)8.d.
There was no health report on file for Child #4.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was no staff health report on file for Staff A at the time of the licensing visit. This staff member has been empl
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D and Staff E did not have a completed Child Abuse & Neglect training on file.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff A, identified as a lead teacher, has not met the qualifications to be a lead.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff D, identified as an assistant teacher, is not qualified to work as an assistant child care teacher.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F and Staff G, identified as meal prep personnel, have not completed at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanit
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Staff A, identified as a lead teacher, does not have the qualifications to be a lead teacher. Staff A was working alone
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were several pricker weeds in the outdoor play space that were accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There was an opened box of Cheerios that was not stored in a bag with a zip-type closure or plastic container with a tig
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