A Step Above Child Care Llc
7984 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance records were inaccurate when 5 children were signed in at the center but 6 children were present during the m
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center failed to supervise and ensure the safety of children when staff was observed on their cellular phone, while
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Clorox Spray, unlabeled hydrocortisone cream, and carpet cleaning spray were on a shelf in the school-age classroom and
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
A soiled diaper was observed on the changing table in the toddler classroom during the monitoring visit. A baseboard in
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots, in the school age room, were not maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots were uncovered in
- Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food251.09(3)(a)10.
A open container of infant formula in the infant classrooms, and open parent provided infant snacks and center provided
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of current child abuse and neglect biennial training was not observed for Staff A. Staff A completed train
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
A marked emergency exit in the infant room was obstructed by 2 high chairs.
Mar 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
Information Related To An Incident That Occurred Outside Of Operating Hours and Provided To The Department Was Not Accur
- Report - Convictions, Pending Charges, Other Offenses251.04(3)(g)
A Known Offense By The Licensee Was Not Relayed To The Department Factually.
Dec 18, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Bleach water was accessible to children in bathroom
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 3 & 4 did not have a completed immunization form on file
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Children in care were not signed in on attendance record form during monitoring visit
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Completed Staff orientation form was not available in staff file
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electric outlets were exposed and accessible to children
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