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5161 N HOPKINS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5256Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F, identified as being the cook, did not have documentation of having completed one hour of training in kitchen sa
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not maintained in good condition when a damaged cupboard was observed in the school age room. The upper
Aug 26, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no documentation of tracking in the infant room at the time of the visit. The tracking was not correct in the
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There was a bag of cheese balls in the cupboard that were open and not placed in a sealed container.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
There were three children in the 2 year old room, that had restricted movement in the classroom. They were not given foo
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Personal blankets & sheets were not being maintained in a sanitary manner. They were not covered and accessible to all t
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There was a can of formula, infant snacks and a infant cereal that was opened and not labeled with a name and/or date.
Feb 20, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
There was no documentation of a current CPR/First Aid Training for Staff B.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was a container of Infant formula that was dated more than 30 days ago. Formula needs to be consumed before the 30
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A teacher restricted movement of a child by grabbing him by the shirt/shoulder.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
There was no documentation of a current driver training for Staff A.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
There was no documentation of a current driving record for Staff A.
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