Born as Angels Academy
2440 W ATKINSON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-6625Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Staff A, observed to be working as a program aide at the time of the monitoring visit, does not have documentation of a
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
On the day of the monitoring visit, attendance was not current and accurate when 5 children were in care but only 4 chil
- Program Aide - Age250.05(3)(gm)1.
Staff A, working as a program aide, does not meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years old. Staff A is 14 years old.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Broken blinds were observed in the bedroom.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
On 6/23/25, 6/20/25, 6/19/25, 6/18/25, and 6/13/25, there is no written record of snacks served to children.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
In the bedroom, kitchen play equipment was broken, with sharp edges and accessible to children.
- Naps - Sleep Surface - Child Under 1 Year250.07(4)(cm)
On the day of the monitoring visit, an infant (8 months) was observed to be sleeping in a rocker swing.
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
7/22/2024
Jul 22, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Age Range Of Children250.04(1)(b)
Based on a review of attendance records, a child over the age of 13 years old is being cared for. The center is licensed
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The enrollment form for Child 3 lacked an emergency contact when a parent cannot be reached.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The training on file was taken in Mar
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Center250.055(2)(a)
On 7/16/24, there were 9 children in care at one time from 3:30pm to 3:40pm.
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
On 7/16/24, the center exceeded the number of children that one provider may care for from 3:30pm to 3:40pm.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
In the outdoor play space, the bottom of the fence had a gap larger than 4 inches.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Flaking paint was observed on the window well in the outdoor play space and is accessible to children.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There was no written record of meals and snacks served to children on 7/19/24.
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