Clouds of Joy Child Care
3429 N 89TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-3650Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
Documentation of the annual fire extinguisher inspection was not observed.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1.b.
Information regarding the full names of both parents were not observed on file for Child #2.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
A health exam was not observed on file for Child #1.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of completed continuing education was not observed on file for Staff A.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
A current certificate of infant/child CPR/AED training was not on file for Staff A.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of complete child abuse and neglect training was not on file for Staff A. The last documented training exp
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The permanent enclosure was observed with an open area that was greater than 4 inches.
Jan 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Information regarding Child #1's authorized person and emergency contact was observed incomplete.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A broken doorknob was observed on the door leading to the secondary exit.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
Second exit obstructed by mop bucket, mop, and a bag of garbage.
Nov 14, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
An infant was observed sleep in a bobby pillow and not placed on their back in a playpen.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
The information regarding the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or medical facility caring fo
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
The information regarding the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent authorized to call
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of the actual hours worked was not current on 11/14/2024. Staff A was signed in, but not out and the Emerg
- Emergency Back-Up Orientation - Names & Ages Of Children250.05(4)(b)1.
Emergency back-up provider did not know the names of all the children present.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
The mattresses and sheets were not tight fitting.
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