Children and Youth of Esteem Llc
2412 N 6TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-2756Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Apr 7, 202624 Findings24 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Heath History and Emergency Care Plan information on file for Child #2, who is identified as having a peanut allergy is
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
There is no documentation on file that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #1, a child under the age of 2 who has attended the center since 12/3/25, does not have an initial health examinat
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival time has not been recorded for Child #5 who is repor
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff record information on file for Staff G is incomplete.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child r
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
There is no documentation on file demonstrating that an orientation was completed within her first week at the center fo
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The procedure to ensure that the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care work
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Rusty metal pieces are observed sticking out of the ground in the outdoor play space near the rear exit door. Rusty nail
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Multiple electrical outlets observed are not protected by screens or guards.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A tub of disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" is accessible to children on the countertop next to
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint is observed in several areas on the red fence serving as a border for a portion of the outdoor play space.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
A garbage container containing food waste in the girl's bathroom located near the kitchen is not covered.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers observed in the center had not been inspected since 2024.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A Gerber microwave meal in the refrigerator in the Infant Classroom has been opened and is spoiled. The diner states "di
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The refrigerator in the infant classroom does not have a thermometer.
- Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies251.07(5)(a)10.
Staff B reports that no children in care have any allergies including food allergies however per a posted classroom alle
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
USDA minimum meal and snack requirements are not met when water is served as the second snack component.
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
The posted menus are dated 3/23/26-3/27/26.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
A medical log book entry dated 9/25/25 has not been signed or initialed by the person having making the entry.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The director or the director's designee has not reviewed records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that al
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child care workers have not documented changes in a child's development and routines every 3 months based on discussion
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
A navy blue crib sheet in the Infant Classroom does not fit snugly over the mattress.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
Children under the age of 2 are cared for in a room without a sink. The children are observed being cared for in the gro
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
5/20/2025
Feb 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 2.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
There was no documentation of medical consent for Child 2.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
There was no documentation of a field trip authorization for Child 2.
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
There was no documentation of a current non compliance form from the last visit posted.
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