C.a.r.e. Childcare Center
5629 N 91ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-2701Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 11, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history information on file for Child 3 does not have the appropriate box marked to indicate any medical cond
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff hours are documented by a punch in/punch out system but staff are not consistently documenting hours when used to
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C has a CPR certificate on file but the course is not from a department approved provider.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The centers tracking procedures were not followed when on 6/11/25, 6 children were in attendance in the 2s room but 5
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Windex, Lysol, multipurpose cleaner, and plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the 2s roo
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
USDA minimum meal requirements are not always met when Pop-tarts and cheese balls are served as a component for breakfas
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication authorization forms (for prescription ointment cream and childrens cough medicine), observed on the premise,
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
An inhaler and prescription ointment cream, observed on the premise, are not labeled with the childs name.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Jun 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file for Sta
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The centers child tracking procedures were not followed when on 6/24/24, 4 children were in attendance in the Under The
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In the outdoor play space, the merry-go-round bicycle was not properly maintained. There was a missing pedal on one of t
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
The infant and toddler intake forms for two children were not available in the room care was provided. **This was correc
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The Under 2 intake form for Child 1 was not updated within the past 3 months to include documentation of the childs dev
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