Dawn's Nurturing Daycare Llc
2378 N DOCTOR MLK JR DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3128Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 (4), Child Transportation Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
A driving record to ensure that a driver has no accidents or traffic violations that would indicate that having children
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
A current vehicle inspection, with evidence of the vehicle being in a safe operating condition, was not provided to the
Jan 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Documentation of attendance was not current and accurate when 3 children were present and none were signed in on attenda
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of a current CPR training was not observed for 2 staff members.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training was not observed for a volunteer.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Entries not signed/ initialed.
Oct 21, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed for a child. Documentation of complete conta
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of emergency medical consent was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of field trip permission, including neighborhood walks, was not observed for a child.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Documentation of attendance was not current and accurate when 3 children were present and only 2 were signed in on atten
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate when 2 children were signed in and 3 were present in a classroom.
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