Four K's Early Lrng Childcare Ctr
2453 W CONGRESS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-6264Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 13 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
the department did not have unrestricted access on May 18, 2026 or May 26, 2026.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation for emergency contact information was not observed for Child 3.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Documentation of physician or medical facility was not observed for Child 3 and Child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 4, enrolled since 9/2023 does not have documentation of a physical examination on file.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Lysol, bleach, air freshener, screws and bleach were on a shelf accessible to children.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There is peeling and chipped paint observed going up the stairs to the bathroom.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
There was a mop bucket in front of the backdoor exit.
- Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older250.07(4)(c)
Cots were not placed at least 2 feet apart during the rest period.
- Naps - Sleep Surface - Child Under 1 Year250.07(4)(cm)
A child under the age of 1 year was observed napping on a bean bag during the monitoring visit.
- Naps - Bedding250.07(4)(d)
Children were observed sleeping on cots with no sheets.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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