Brave Kids Childcare
8821 W CONGRESS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-5026Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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, 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 15 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A did not have an updated biennial training - child abuse and neglect certificate on file (expired 4/2025).
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
There were numerous materials on the stairway leading up to the daycare space.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Apr 11, 20257 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Cleaning products and chemicals were accessible to children under sink in bathroom during monitoring visit.
- Medication - Storage250.07(6)(f)3.
Medication was accessible to children and not stored properly in kitchen during monitoring visit
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
294 Non-Compliance was not posted or visible during monitoring visit
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 1 did not have a health history emergency care plan available in file for review
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 4 & 6 did not have a health report available in file for review
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 3-8 did not have immunization records available in file for review.
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
Staff 1 did not have a complete file with required documentation available for review
Mar 5, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Shaving cream, disinfectant sprays, and soaps were accessible to children in the bathroom
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
294 non-compliance statement was not posted or visible during monitoring visit.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Safety Emergency Responses were not practiced or documented for the months of Jan-Feb. 2025
- Medication - Refrigeration250.07(6)(f)4.
Medication was observed in refrigerator not stored properly and accessible to children. Medication was also not document
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
provider A or B does not have a current CPR certificate
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