Best Friends Learning Center Llc
2900 W LAPHAM ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-1947Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child # 3 did not have con file written consent for emergency medical treatment.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Child #3 did not have on file permission for walking field trips and they are a part of the program.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not accurate at the time of the visit. One child had not been signed in when she arrived.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
All staff did not have current training in infant and child CPR;
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
All staff did not have current training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification and reporting procedures.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
A toaster oven was placed in an area that is accessible to children when in use.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking/peeling paint as observed in the outdoor play area along a painted wall.
- Exit Lights251.06(4)(i)
The exit light leading to the outdoor play space was not lit.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator registered a temperature above 40 degrees.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Milk was not always served with lunch, as it was admitted that water is often provided.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
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