Destiny's Child Care Center
2857 N 56TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1526Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
A written contract that specifies the charge for child care services and the expected frequency of payment that is signe
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
There was no smoke detector on the upper level of the home.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Hair product was on the bathroom sink accessible to children.
- Pets In The Home Shall Be Tolerant Of Children And Vaccinate202.08(2)(m)1.
Two dogs were present during the visit. The operator was not able to provide rabies vaccination.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #1 was missing a physical examination form on file.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator did not have a written emergency plan for taking appropriate action in the event of emergencies.
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The emergency plan has not been reviewed periodically and practiced.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator does not have a written plan that discussed the prevention and responses to food and other allergy-related
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws202.08(1m)(a)4.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 9, 20249 Findings9 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
The parent for child #5 did not check the Enrollment and Health History Information form box, stating the parent and had
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)
The operator did not communicate with the parent, informing the parent in writing whether a child care liability insuran
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Nightshades were growing outside in the backyard that was accessible to children.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Child #1 was missing a health report on file.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #5 was missing a health report on file.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Child #1 was missing an immunization history record on file.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator did not have a written emergency plan for taking appropriate action in the event of emergency including a f
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
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