A Step Above Child Care Llc
7984 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501Childery 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
- 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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