A Promising Future Learning Ctr Llc
2526 W VLIET ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-1834Childery 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
- 40
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 6, 202524 Findings1 Critical23 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
During the visit, Staff B was observed grabbing a 4 year old child by the arm as the child went dead weight and walking
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 3 and Child 4 do not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 3 and Child 4
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
On 11/06/25, 4 children were present at the center, however 5 children had arrival times documented on the attendance re
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff A and Staff C do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff A's hours are not documented in the infant room on 11/06/25 when Staff A was included in the staff-to-child ratio.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Experience251.05(3)(f)2.c.
Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of children during the visit, does not have at least 240 hours of experienc
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of children during the visit, does not have the entry level training requir
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff B, identified as meal preparation staff, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of 2 children in the infant room, does not have the qualifications for the
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure was not met when on 11/06/25, 4 children were present in the 2 year old classroom,
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
A wheel on a plastic bike in the outdoor play space is cracked exposing sharp edges.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Several areas of Nightshade with berries was observed growing along a fence in the outdoor play space. The Nightshade w
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
2 electrical outlets were observed missing outlet cover guards in an area near the office.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
In the future generations classroom, there is a mini fridge with mold inside of it.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Food waste was observed in a garbage can in the bathroom and a garbage can in the 3-4 year old classroom. These garbage
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes to the menu for 11/10/25 were not documented when grapes were served for breakfast.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
2 entries in the medical log book dated 07/14/25 and 08/15/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records in the medical log book are not reviewed every 6 months as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Admission information for infants and toddlers is not kept on file in the room the child is assigned.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development and routines for Child 1 and Child 2 are not documented every 3 months based on a conversation wi
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
2 pack n plays in the infant room were observed to have mattresses that were not tight fitting and mattress coverings th
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
In the infant room, a soiled diaper was observed in a container that was not covered.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
A 1.5 year old child was observed being cared for in an area of the center with no sink.
Aug 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 2 and Child 3 do not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 1 was admitted to the c
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 3 and Child 6 do not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 3 and Child 6
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D does not have documentation of previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous
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