Gateway to Knowledge Lrng Ctr Llc
2327 N 52ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2702Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 17
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 202618 Findings18 Important
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of authorization from the parent for the child to participate in walking and transported field trips was n
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information for a child with a milk allergy was not observed for Child 4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Documentation of a health examination completed at least every 6 months for a child under 2 years old was not observed f
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Documentation of a physical examination was not on file for Staff B, Staff C and Staff D.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The center failed to document days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-t
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff B and Staff D.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma was no observed for Staff C, who was providing care and supe
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements was not observed for Staff A and St
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
The center failed to ensure a person hired as a child care teacher completed or obtained entry level requirements as a c
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Documentation of assistant teacher qualifications was not observed for Staff B who was working in ratio as an assistant
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documentation of a written orientation completed within the first week of employment at the center was not observed for
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
The center failed to have at least one child care teacher supervise each group of children when Staff C was supervising
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child car
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
The center exceeded a group size of 8 children when infants and toddlers were part of a mixed-age group, during the moni
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Clorox disinfectant spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in a cubby with toys, in the 3 year old classroom,
- Personal Storage Space251.07(3)(h)
The center failed to provide sufficient storage space for the personal belongings of children. In the infant classroom,
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Documentation of driver orientation and training was not observed for Staff B.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Documentation that the licensee obtained a copy of the driving record for each driver prior to the day a driver first tr
Nov 4, 202511 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
There was a child under age one who was sleeping in a car seat, placed inside of a crib during the monitoring visit.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are know
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There were disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf and accessible to children in the i
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
One of the fire extinguishers was not operable and had not been inspected since 2018.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
There was a blue couch that was torn and not in good operating condition in Room 211.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
The center failed to use an infant Blissful Diary Play Gym Mat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions when an in
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were uncovered and not stored in a clean and sanitary manner in Room 211.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months was not observed.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
A child under one year of age was asleep in a car seat, placed inside of a crib, while wearing snowsuit, with a hood cov
- Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food251.09(3)(a)10.
An opened container of Gerber Puffs was not dated.
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
5/28/2025
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