Children's Center of Excellence Llc
4353 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3442Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Several areas of flaking paint were observed on a brick wall in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The cold storage thermometer in the infant room refrigerator is broken and the temperature reading is not accurate.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
There are several small holes in the diaper changing surface in the infant room exposing foam underneath. These holes m
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Oct 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
Two packages of expired tortillas were observed in the kitchen. One package of tortillas expired 05/31/24. The other p
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