Gardners Growing Experiences Childcare
2339 N 54TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2734Childery 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 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
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 202613 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Child 1 did not have an enrollment form complete in file for review
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child 3,4, & 5 did not have an emergency contact listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child 3,4 & 5 did not have physician information listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Date Of Attendance250.04(6)(a)1.h
Child 1, 3,4,5 & 6 did not have first date of attendance listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 1 did not have an health history emergency care plan form complete in file for review
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1-6 did not have immunization records or documentation available in fie for review
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Children in care was not tracked on daily attendance record
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff in care with children was not documented
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Personal items were available in shower and accessible to children in care
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Drills were not practiced or documented for the months of Jan-Feb
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Smoke detectors were not tested or documented for the months of Jan-Feb
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
Food was observed thawing in room temperture
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding250.09(1)(c)3.
Sheets were not available for bedding
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/29/2025
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