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Childery

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2327 N 52ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2702Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 30 Findings
1 Critical29 Important

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
  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)

      5/28/2025

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