Buzy Beez Childcare and Dev Llc
7860 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-5309Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 28 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Infant asleep in bouncer rather than crib as required by rule
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
No non parent emergency contact included in child file reviewed
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
No emergency medical consent was documented in child file reviewed
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Physical exam for child under age two conducted in December of 2024
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file reviewed did not include current CPR certification
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
CAN training not conducted within current biennium as required by rule
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint on baseboard in toddler classroom accessible to children in care
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
Fire detection system sounding battery alarm
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service utensils not stored covered as required by rule
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
No clearly visible thermometer in center freezer as required by rule
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal stored open in original packaging and not in zip style bags or food safe plastic as required by rule
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of the medical log book in the toddler classroom as required by rule
Oct 15, 202416 Findings16 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 2 and Child 3 have a documented medical condition, however there is no information about triggers that may cause a
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff C was hired.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff E does not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that Staff has met the educ
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff B does not have qualifications listed in Staff B's file at the center.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A-E do not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use from an
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff C, identified as a child care teacher, does not have entry level training requirements for the child care teacher
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff B, identified as the cook, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sa
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 10/15/24 the toddler room was not supervised by a qualified child care teacher when the child care teacher was prepar
- Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces251.06(11)(b)8.
A slide and two swings were observed in the outdoor play space on top of foam mats. These foam mats were resting on top
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The ceiling fan in the upstairs bathroom used by children is covered in dust.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
The smoke detector outside of the upstairs bathroom used by children is chirping indicating that the battery needs to be
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An opened box of rice in the kitchen is taped shut. Dry foods shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal,
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The menu posted in the kitchen is from the week of 09/02/24-09/06/24.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records in the medical log book in the preschool and school age room have not been reviewed every 6 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
In the infant room, there is a tear in the diaper changing surface exposing foam making the diaper changing surface not
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