Elise's Busy Little Minds
3177 N 42ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3501Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 202516 Findings16 Important
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
The operator stated she will be serving chicken patties, apple sauce, milk/water for lunch.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
Child #3's written contract was missing signatures during the onsite visit.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
The operator did not have ongoing communication with the parents for child #6 by making a copy of the applicable certifi
- 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)
Children #2, #3, and #6 were missing written documentation indicating whether the operator discussed with parents whethe
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
Attendance sheets were reviewed from July 2025 through December 5, 2025. During this period, there were months in which
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
The second exit in the back was still obstructed by a wooden board.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
There were still no carbon monoxide in the basement during the on-site visit.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
A fragrance plug-in was present in the bathroom and accessible to children during the on-site visit
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
The bathroom sink was full of wet clothes during the on-site visit.
- Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)
There was no soap during the on-site visit.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Child #1 was still missing an health report and a follow up health report on file during the on-site visit.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #6 was missing an health report and a follow up health report on file during the on-site visit.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Attendance review findings for the following: on 10/16/2025, one child in care was not signed out. On 11/19/2025, three
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
Attendance sheets were reviewed and indicated that the operator cared for four to five children under the age of seven w
- No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)1.
Attendance was reviewed, on 12/1/2025, the operator was caring for six children, exceeding the allowed capacity. The op
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The child care certification worker was not able to gain access to the premises on 11/5/2025 and 11/20/2025.
Jul 9, 202513 Findings13 Important
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
The operator stated that she served corn dogs, pears, corn and apple juice for lunch. The meal did not meet the USDA gu
- An Operator Shall Ensure That Persons Having Access To Child202.08(15)(a)
Children's information on their food allergies were posted on the fridge visible for others and was not display in a con
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
The second exit for the backyard had items obstructing the exit.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
The basement did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The basement did not have a smoke detector
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Child#1 was missing an Physical Examination and a follow up health examination on file.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Child #5 was missing immunization history record on file.
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
Per the operator's description, the correct 2-step method was not used to clean and disinfect the diapering surface.
- 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 operator has not reviewed periodically and practiced the emergency plan since she did not have a plan.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator did not have a written plan that discussed how she will prevent and respond to food and other allergy-relat
- An Operator Shall Ensure That Each Provider, Volunteer, Subs202.08(4m)(e)1.-5.
1. The Names And Ages Of Children In Care.
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