Foundations of Love Childcare
4352 N 15TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-6947Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 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, 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20269 Findings9 Important
- After Completion Of Preservice Training Under Subd 3., A Chi202.08(1)(b)5.
The operator was given time to submit continuing education documentation for the certifier's review; however, she failed
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Include In Its Personn202.08(1m)(a)6.
Written emergency plan was reviewed during the onsite visit and was missing a provision that requires a provider to noti
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The operator was not able to locate the smoke detector for the basement during the on-site visit.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
A television was prop on top of the fireplace mantel above the fireplace opening with a visible cord connected to an ext
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
During the on-site visit, trash and plastic items were observed scatter and mixed into the pile of dry branches, leaves
- The Child Care Provider Shall Clean A Child's Superficial Wo202.08(4)(j)
During the on-site visit, the steps to clean a child's superficial wound was asked and the operator provided the incorre
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The written emergency plan that was reviewed during the onsite visit did not have all the appropriate actions needed in
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
There was no written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department was not able to gain access to the premises on October 24, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 11, 2024
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department was not able to gain access on October 24, 2024 and November 13, 2024.
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