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Childery

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3866 N 24TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1423Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Infants, Preschool
Licensed capacity
8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Apr 29, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 29, 202610 Findings10 Important
    • Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.

      Documentation that the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 is not on f

    • Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)

      The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. A departure time has not been recorded for Child #1 who is repo

    • Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.

      The licensee, who has been licensed since 11/14/24, has not obtained a certificate of completion for a department-approv

    • Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)

      The daily attendance record is used to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to t

    • Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)

      Some areas of the home are not maintained in a sanitary condition including the gas stove which contains significant gre

    • Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)

      There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly fire drills were completed for the months of Januar

    • Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.

      The smoke detector used on the main level of the residence is observed to not be installed.

    • Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.

      There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly smoke detector testing was completed for the months

    • Medical Log Book - Medication Dispensed250.07(6)(b)3.c.

      Per the report of the licensee, she administered prescription medication to Child #1 on one occasion while the child wa

    • Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.

      The licensee failed to obtain a completed medication authorization from the parent prior to administering a prescription

  2. May 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)

      Violations in Last 2 Years

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