Blooming Tot Child Care
7841 W KATHRYN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3755Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
There was no health history form on file for Child #1.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #1 did not have an updated health report on file; the report on file was dated 1/21/25.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Staff A did not have documentation of continuing education hours for 2025.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
Temporary fencing in the outdoor play space was sagging which created a gap that was greater than 4 inches.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Nightshade, a poisonous plant, was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back exit was obstructed with a mop bucket and laundry hamper.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
A container of formula from the childs home was not labeled with the childs name or dated.
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
4 children were present during the visit, however only 2 children had arrival times documented on the attendance record.
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
A radon test that was due within 6 months after rule went into effect on 3/01/2023 has not been done.
Jul 21, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
An Order Letter dated 01/06/25 is not posted at the center.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Two children are missing departure times documented on the attendance record for 07/01/25.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
A radon test that was due within 6 months after rule went into effect on 3/01/2023 has not been done.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There is no menu for July 2025 available for review.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs250.09(1)(c)4.
A bottle of milk was observed in a pack n play next to a sleeping 6 month old child. This was corrected during the visi
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
There is a hole in the diaper changing surface exposing foam underneath, making the surface not easily cleanable.
Dec 13, 202411 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Driver A transported children enrolled in the child care center without having documentation from the department, either
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The licensee failed to report a change in transportation services at least 5 calendar days prior to the change. Per the
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Per a review of a sampling of attendance records the daily attendance is not current and accurate. Departure times were
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
The licensee failed to maintain a staff file for Driver A.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
There are no staff hours recorded for Driver A on the days he provided transportation for enrolled child care children.
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions250.07(2)(c)
Per observation of video footage the licensee is observed picking up a child by one arm and then carrying him by one arm
- Medical Log Book - Injuries Received In Care250.07(6)(b)3.b.
The licensee failed to record an injury received by a child in care after the child was bit on the hand by another child
- Driver Training - Documentation250.08(4)(b)
Driver A did not participate in the required driver orientation prior to transporting enrolled children.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
The licensee and Driver A transported enrolled children without the licensee obtaining a copy of the driving record for
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
The licensee failed to provide the department with evidence of a vehicle's safe operating condition on a form provided b
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed250.08(8)(a)
Children were transported in a vehicle with a seating capacity of 6 or more passengers in addition to the driver (miniva
Sep 3, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child 2 does not have documentation in the child record of the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physic
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
The physical examination report in the staff record for Staff B is not signed by a physician.
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
Staff B does not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry that indicates Staff B is qualified for
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of a noncredit, department-approved course in operating a child care business or two
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