Children Matters Llc
3622 W SILVER SPRING DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4038Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
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 (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
Flood occurred but was not reported to The Department within 24 hours. Premise had a moldy odor
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 7 did not have a completed enrollment form in file for review
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Children in care was not accurately recorded on daily attendance sheet. 11 were in care and 9 was signed in
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D did not have a complete health report in file for review
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff D did not have a high school diploma or documentation of completion in file for review
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff in care of children was not signed in to meet staff-to-child ratio. 2 staff was in childcare and 1 was signed in
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have a AHT certificate or documentation of completion in file for review
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C did not have a CPR certificate or documentation of completion in file for review
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A did not have a signed off orientation of completion form in file for review
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electric outlets were observed uncovered in multiple classrooms
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers was observed with expired tags and not annually inspected
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Freezer thermometer was not visible to read accurate tempertures
Feb 26, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director251.04(3)(c)
Change in director or administrator was not reported to The Department
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 7 did not have an enrollment form complete in file for review
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 3, 5,6 & 7 did not have a immunization records or documentation available in file for review
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff B did not have a staff record form complete in file for review
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A & B did not have a complete health report available in file for review
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A & B did not have CPR certificate or documentation of completion available in file for review
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
Paper towel was not accessible for children use
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electrical outlets were uncovered with safeguards in classrooms
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal was observed not labeled in food grade containers
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Milk was not available or made an option to children in care
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The Department attempted to monitor program however no one responded to knocks on the door. The door was locked and a si
Aug 28, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 5 & 6 did not have a first day of attendance listed on enrollment form.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Children were not accurately documented on daily attendance record
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A,B & C did not have a complete health report in file for review
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A & B did not have complete AHT Documentation in file for review
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have CPR documentation in file for review
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
Bathroom toilets were not sanitary during monitoring visit
- Milk & Milk Products251.06(9)(c)2.
Milk was observed expired in refrigerator
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