Catherine Early Childhood Development Center Llc
2709 N 32ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2507Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 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 4 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Child 1 did not have documentation of approval from the parent for field trips.
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
Children 1, 2, and 3, school age children arriving and departing the center via a transportation company, did not have d
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Children 1, 2, and 3's health history information did not include additional information required when a health conditio
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff D and E did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Energy absorbing surfacing was not placed in a fall zone of four feet around slides, as per administrative code and manu
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers last inspected September 2024.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Cots in two rooms were placed closer than two feet apart.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Sheets were loose fitting in cribs in the infant room.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Breastmilk packages in the infant room fridge were not labeled with the child's name.
Oct 20, 202511 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
There was no background check for a staff member that was identified as a volunteer.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The order dated 8/20/25 was not posted.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate at the time of the licensing visit. There were 8 children present in the Two's classroom, bu
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
There was no file available for a staff member identified as a volunteer.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was no evidence of staff completing a physical within 12 months prior, or no more than 30 days after being with ch
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff hours were not accurate at the time of the licensing visit. No staff were signed in the Two's classroom. In the Sc
- Volunteers, Student Teachers - Orientation251.05(3)(j)1.
At the time of the licensing visit there was no completed orientation for a staff member identified as a volunteer at th
- Volunteer Not Counted In Ratio - Training251.05(3)(j)3.
There was no documentation of training available at the time of the licensing visit for a volunteer at the center.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff indicated on one occasion a staff member was not within sight and sound of children when they exited the outdoor p
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
It was reported that a lead teacher left a group of children with a volunteer for one minute.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
During the licensing visit a teacher did not have documentation of tracking on them.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 14, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were 7 children present in the Preschool Room at the time of the licensing visit, but only 6 children were signed
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a health report on file and has been employed with the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff was not signed in the School-Age classroom.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no documentation of continuing education hours for Staff A.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a pair of scissors on a table outside of the School-Age classroom that was accessible to all children.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a bottle of disinfectant spray outside of the School-Age room that was accessible to all children.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There was an open bag of rice in the pantry observed to be closed with tape. It was not stored in a bag with a zip-type
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were observed to not be stored in a clean or sanitary manner.
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