Children with Purpose
5225 N 38TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4735Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Child Transportation Safety (3). Of 23 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 202621 Findings1 Critical20 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect250.04(8)
Staff A failed to report suspected abuse to the Milwaukee Division of Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Current, Accurate Information250.04(2)(c)
The licensee and staff failed other provide the department with current and accurate information. The licensee initially
- Administration - Health, Safety, Welfare Of Children250.04(2)(j)
Staff failed to cooperate with the Milwaukee Division of Child Protective Services during a child abuse investigation. I
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The licensee failed to report a change of transportation services and transported children without department approval.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
Information regarding medical conditions were not on file for Child #2 and Child #3.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not accurate on 1/29/2026. One child was present, but not listed on the attendance sheet. On 1/28/202
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of actual hours worked were not observed for the week of 1.25.2026. The staff hours listed for the week of
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or 30 days after the person became lice
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of continuing education was not on file Staff A and Staff B.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Documentation of all required entry-level was not on file for Staff B and Staff C.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of the required infant and child CPR/AED training certificate was not on file for Staff A and Staff B.
- Child Abuse & Neglect Training - Laws250.05(3)(fm)1.
Documentation of the required Child Abuse and Neglect training was not on file for Staff B.
- Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals250.055(1)(e)
Children were supervised on January 22, 2026, and January 29, 2026, by Staff A and Staff B. Neither Staff A nor Staff B
- Release Of Child - Authorizations250.055(1)(k)
According to Staff B Child #1 was released to a person that was not previously listed as authorized by the parent.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The tracking procedure was not implemented on 1.29.2026, as one child was present but not signed into the tracking proce
- Observe Child For Illness Or Injury250.07(6)(a)4.a.
all staff admitted to not observing children for symptoms of illness or injury upon arrival. A child was transported to
- Medical Log Book - Evidence Of Injuries Received In Or Out O250.07(6)(b)3.a.
Documentation of serious injuries that Child #2 sustained at home, were not observed in the medical log book. The medica
- Required Information - Route And Stops250.08(3)(c)
Documentation of complete routes and stops used for transportation was not on file for all children's files reviewed.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A and Staff B admitted to transporting children. Documentation of the required driving record was not on file for
- Vehicle Requirements - Registration250.08(5)(a)1.
Documentation of current vehicle registration was not on file for the vehicles used for transportation.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
Documentation of a current vehicle inspection form was not on file for the vehicles used for transportation.
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff File - Orientation250.05(2)(g)
ILS was not able to verify completed Staff Orientations for Staff A & B.
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
ILS was not able to verify a current CPR certificate due within 3 months of working with children for staff A.
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