Captain of the Cool Kids Family Cc
1215 N 46TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-2740Childery 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.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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Documentation of complete health history was not observed for Child 1, Child 2 and Child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of a health exam for a child over 2 and under 5 years old was not observed for Child 2.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Lysol disinfectant spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was on a desk and in an area accessible to children.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The front door was obstructed by a stroller during the monitoring visit.
May 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of current physical examination was not observed for child 2.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect was not observed for Staff B.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of monthly practiced fire evacuation and tornado drills was not observed.
Oct 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The most recent monitoring results were not posted.
- Staff File - Orientation250.05(2)(g)
Documentation of an orientation was not observed for a provider.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for a provider.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of mandated reporter training was not observed for 2 providers.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Minimum meal requirements are not being met due to whole milk being served to children in care.
- Play Equipment - Size, Developmental Level250.07(3)(a)1.
The center does not have adequate equipment for school aged children.
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department attempted to gain access to the center on July 9, 2024 , August 6, 2024 and October 9, 2024. The Departme
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