Arial's Learning Cave Llc
4517 W NORTH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1244Childery 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
- 50
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete parent/guardian contact information was not observed for Child 1 and Child 2.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff A.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements was not observed for Staff D.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number of children in care is known to the assigned staff
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
A mop and broom were observed in the infant classroom and in an area accessible to children.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
An exit in the infant classroom did not have a minimum clear width of three feet and was obstructed by high chairs.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the infant room was not maintained at 40 degrees or lower, it was measured at 55 degrees during the
Sep 4, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child#4 and #5 do not have the required 6 month follow up physical exams on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #2, over the age of 2 years old, does not have the required physical exam on file.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff A, working as a Lead Child Care Teacher, does not have documentation of a High School Diploma or equivalent on fil
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electrical fans used to circulate air in the classrooms do not have screens or guards and are accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open bags of brown sugar and chips are not being stored in sealed bags or food grade containers.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log book is not being reviewed at least once every 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Baby formula was not dated when opened.
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Safety Restraint System251.08(6)(a)
Licensee self reported that a 9 month old child was transported by the center van in a child safety restraint car seat p
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