Bears Caring Hands Childcare Center
2029 N 28TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1518Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 30, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Cleaning supplies were observed in the kitchen in an unlocked cabinet. Rock salt was scattered on the pavement in the ou
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
On the day of the monitoring visit, attendance was not accurate. There were 4 children present but only 3 children signe
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file for Sta
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Electrical outlets in the main living room were missing child safety guard covers.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The climbing dome in the outdoor play space was not in good repair. The dome was missing several climbing grips, causing
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
There are several pieces of garbage scattered in the outdoor play space, accessible to children.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
The smoke detector upstairs was beeping at the time of the licensing visit. **This was verified as corrected during a ve
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
The licensee failed to follow the approved exception request when the large trampoline in the outdoor play space did not
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