Dream Believers Child Care
4732 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5812Childery 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 22 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 202615 Findings15 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There were no written contracts on file for children #1-#3.
- 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.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be A Responsible, Matu202.08(1m)(a)1.
The operator did not display responsible, mature behavior when she failed to pay for services rendered and then used two
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
A review of attendance records showed that more than 6 children were in care at one time on 1/21/2026.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Ensure All Informatio202.08(1m)(a)7.
The operator made false statements to the department regarding an incident that she was involved in on 2/12/2026.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certific202.08(1m)(b)5.
The operator failed to report the pending charges that were filed against the operator on 2/17/2026 until an unannounced
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certifi202.08(1m)(b)6.
A. A Threat To Cause Physical Or Serious Emotional Harm To Any Individual, Including A Child In Care, By The Operator, A
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
There was no functioning carbon monoxide detector on the second floor.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
There were no functioning smoke detectors on the ground or second floors.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
A loose tv cord and fragrance spray labelled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the living room. Cleaning
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
Litter was accessible in both the front and back yards.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
There was no health report on file for child #2 and child #4.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There was no immunization record on file for children #4-#5.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The Emergency Plan did not include procedures for loss of building services including heat, water, electricity or teleph
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
A review of attendance records showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who are not related to the
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The department attempted to monitor the child care on 1/27/26 and 2/17/26 and was not granted access to the premises.
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
May 8, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
Provider's CPR certificate expired in November 2024.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
Children missing signed contracts.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
Unsigned intake
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
Children 1 & 2 need health reports.
- Medications Shall Be Stored So They Are Not Accessible To Ch202.08(4)(f)1.
Medication bottle out in bathroom hallway.
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