Caring for Kids Childcare Llc
7365 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1913Childery 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 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Children's Records & Files (5), and Building & Premises Safety (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The licensee failed to post next to the child care license the current non-compliance statement and correction plan issu
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The licensee failed to post next to the child care license an enforcement action issued by the department. The Warning L
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking in the 2 year old classroom is inaccurate when the name of a child present in the classroom is not included on
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A spray bottle in the toddler classroom reported to contain a solution of bleach and water is not labeled with its conte
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
A smoke detector can be heard "chirping"
- Tables & Seating - Height & Size251.07(3)(g)
Chairs in the toddler classroom are not scaled to the proper height and size for two toddlers observed in the classroom.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Per a review of the infant and toddler intake forms for the 4 children observed present in the toddler room, one infant
May 6, 202523 Findings23 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Arrival times have not been recorded for two children observed
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
The daily attendance record for transportation contains initials only for multiple children that were transported. Drop
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A, who has been employed since 4/25/25 and is observed providing care and supervision to children under 5 years of
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The center director (Staff D) does not have on file a current certificate for Infant and Child CPR with AED. The most re
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, who has been employed since 4/25/25, has not completed training on child abuse and neglect requirements within
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
An assistant child care teacher is not working under the supervision of a child care teacher in the toddler classroom wh
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
A gap greater than 4 inches is observed at the bottom of the fence in the outdoor play area.
- Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces251.06(11)(b)8.
A slide is observed placed over concrete/asphalt in the outdoor play space. Concrete and asphalt are prohibited under cl
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Various cords are accessible to children in multiple classroom. An open box of vinyl gloves and a box of plastic trash b
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Unprotected outlets are observed in classrooms.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
An air freshener is accessible to children. A tub of Clorox disinfecting wipes is accessible to children in one of the b
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The tile floors throughout the classrooms and building contain dirt and debris and are sticky.
- Exit Lights251.06(4)(i)
One of the exit lights in the building is not lit.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
A smoke detector can be heard "chirping"
- Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize251.06(9)(b)1.
Styrofoam cups labelled with children's names are being re-used and are stored on a shelf in a classroom with the cups s
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Crackers in the kitchen that have been opened are observed stored in original boxes rather than bags with zip-type closu
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes in the menu were not recorded when the posted menu stated "pancake, pears, milk" was served for breakfast when c
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Lines are observed skipped in the center medical log book.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There is no documentation in the center medical log book demonstrating that the director or the director's designee revi
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
A copy of the completed permission and emergency information form under sub. (2) was not carried in the vehicle for each
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
Routes and stops were not maintained in the vehicle when children were transported on the day of the monitoring visit.
- Child Safety Restraint System251.08(6)(a)
Transportation drop off was observed during the monitoring visit during which time a 3 year old child was observed to ha
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Infant and toddler admission information is not on file for multiple children in the room or area the children are assig
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