First Friends Childcare
1237 N 25TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-2427Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 202513 Findings13 Important
- License Posted & Visible250.04(2)(h)
The child care license is not posted.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #2, (age 2), who has attended the center since 7/12/24, does not have an initial health examination on file that w
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #2, who has attended the center since 7/12/24, does not have documentation on file demonstrating that the child's
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival and departure time was not recorded for Child #1 on
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of the actual hours worked when the hours were used to meet the applicable staff-to-child ratio are incomp
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A mop bucket filled with dirty water and cleaning solution is accessible to children on the kitchen floor. A Swiffer mop
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The stove is observed to be plugged into a surge protector and the surge protector with the stove cord is observed plugg
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Crushed crackers are observed on the floor in the infant nap room. Two previously opened water bottles are accessible to
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documentation on file demonstrating that the required monthly fire drills have been practiced from March 202
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation on file demonstrating that the required monthly smoke detector testing was completed from Marc
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children are not available for review by parents and the licensing repres
- Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older250.07(4)(c)
Per the report of the licensee, children over the age of 12 months sleep in a crib in which the crib mattress is observe
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department was unable to inspect the child care center on 12/2/25 after attempting to gain entry by knocking, ringin
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
IL was not able to verify drills practiced for the months of September or October 2024.
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