Amazing Faces Childcare Center
3727 W VILLARD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4715Childery 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.5 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
There was a child under the age of 1 sleeping in the crib with a bib still fastened around their neck.
- Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring251.09(1)(m)
An infant was left alone in a crib while the teacher was in another room cleaning without a baby monitor.
Nov 4, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
A teacher was not signed into the Infant room at the time of the licensing visit.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
The Child Abuse & Neglect certificate on file for Staff B expired in October 2025.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
While licensor was in the Infant room on 11/4/25, a teacher was in the kitchen area and an infant was in a bouncer behin
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
A smoke detector was chirping at the time of the licensing visit.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A container of rice cereal was opened on 9/20/25 and had not been discarded. The label on the container states the cerea
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
A child in the Infant room was in a bouncer and was not buckled in. This is not in accordance with the manufacturer's in
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books were observed and have not been reviewed since April 2025.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
An intake under two form did not have documented changes within the last three months.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A container of rice cereal brought from the child's home was not labeled with the child's name.
Jun 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The CPR/First Aid Training was not completed by a department approved trainer.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking in the toddler room was not correct. There were five children on the tracking but only four in care. In the
Mar 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
A staff member caring for children in the Toddler-Two classroom was not signed in.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A staff member was not within sight and sound of children during a visit on 3/18/25. Licensors observed six children pla
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not adhere to their tracking procedure during a visit on 3/18/25. There were 6 children outside with one
Feb 24, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The order dated 10/30/24 was not posted.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no documentation of 2024 continuing education for Staff A or Staff B at the tie of the licensing visit.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There was a bag of chips and a bag of wafers that were opened but not stored in airtight containers.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
The driver has not completed an annual driver training. The training on file was completed on 2/20/24.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A container of formula brought from the childs home was not labeled with the date it was opened.
Oct 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There were two areas in the outdoor play space where the fence had gaps greater than 4 inches.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were several areas in the outdoor play space that contained prickly weeds, which were accessible to children.
Jul 22, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The center does not have documentation of which classrooms the teachers are working in. The staff documents their sign i
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not complete Child Abuse and Neglect training within the past two years. The last training they completed wa
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a loose TV cord hanging down the wall which was accessible to children.
- Radon - Testing251.06(2)(p)1.a.
The center did not have a test conducted for radon gas levels.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
A smoke alarm was chirping, therefore it has not been maintained in an operating condition.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There was no thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator observed during the monitoring visit.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in the Toddler and Preschool rooms were not covered, therefore were not maintained/stored in a clean or sanitary m
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