Dimples and Smiles Fam Daycare Llc
7970 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4501Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Child Transportation Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 25 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Vehicle Requirements - Safe Condition251.08(5)(a)3.
The vehicle used for transportation was not in safe operating condition when the windshield was cracked.
Aug 1, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate in the preschool room when 9 children were in care, but 7 children were listed on attendance
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A, working as the cook, did not have documentation of having completed one hour of training in safe food handling,
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate in the infant room when two children were in care, and 8 children were documented on tracking
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not maintained in good repair when damaged carpet was observed in the infant room.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
A damaged chair was observed in the infant room.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
During the visit, an infant was placed in a feeding table seat without the safety strap put in place.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
The driver training for staff D was expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Intake information was not located in the room where care was provided for child 2.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 1 did not have documentation of changes in development on file.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A bottle brought from home was not labeled with the child's name and dated.
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
Children napping were not provided a sheet and blanket or sleeping bag.
Nov 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate when seven children were in care, but six children were listed on attendance records.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate when seven children were in care, but six children were documented on tracking.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
During the visit, children were napping with a blanket only. When blankets are used, children must be provided with a sh
Jul 25, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and B did not have documentation of a physical exam completed within 30 days of employment start.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B's CPR training was not completed through a department approved provider.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space enclosure had gaps greater than four inches in the gate.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
The slide in the outdoor play space was broken and had exposed jagged edges.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Garbage was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Peeling deteriorating paint was observed on a building accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Menus were not posted in the kitchen.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Pages were missing from the medical log book, lines were skipped in entries and an entry was not signed.
- Vehicle Requirements - Safe Condition251.08(5)(a)3.
The window in the van used for transportation is cracked.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 2 did not have changes in development documented every three months.
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