Future Rising Stars Child Care
8006 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4504Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 26 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 2 does not have documentation of an intial health examination within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted to the ce
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriat
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B does not have documentation of biennial training on child abuse & neglect reporting requirements within one week
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation program (staff orientation checklist) within Staff B's firs
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
During the visit, two assistant child care teachers (Staff A and Staff B) were supervising children in the jungle book r
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
A fire drill was practiced, but not documented for September 2025.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Smoke detector testing is not documented for September 2025.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An open bag of nilla wafers and an open bag of sugar were observed in the kitchen not being stored in a bag with a zip-t
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Cheeseballs, nilla wafers, fruit loops and dino bites fruity pebble cereal were reported as being served. These items d
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Admission information for children under 2 year of age is not on file in the jungle book room where the children were be
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
Children under age 2 years old were being cared for in the jungle room during the visit. This room has no sink.
Nov 20, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A did not have on file the name, address, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in an emergency.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not complete a health examination within 30 days of employment at the center.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and C did not complete biennial training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification and reporting procedure
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The child care worker in the infant/toddler room was observed leaving the three children unattended and leaving the clas
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
An assistant child care worker was left alone to supervise children in the infant/toddler room.
Oct 3, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint in outdoor play area accessible to children in care
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
No drills documented in August or September of 2024
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No testing conducted in August or September of 2024
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Diaper changing pad observed with tears making it impossible to properly disinfect
Aug 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint by garbage can in toddler space
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
No lid on toddler room garbage can
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
Smoke detection systems were sounding alerts indicating they were not properly maintained in good working order
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
Two adult staff acknowledged that they had a loud and heated verbal altercation in the center in the presence of childre
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