Gentle Care Learning Center Llc
7229 W CENTER ST, WAUWATOSA, WI 53210-1126Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 40
- 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), Children's Records & Files (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 202613 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
Child 4 did not have a file available for review of completed forms
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 6 did not have a first day of attendance listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 3, 4, 5 & 6 did not have immunization records or documentation available in file for review
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff F did not have a completed file available for review
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff B did not have required educational documentation or certificates of completion in file for review
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff B did not have a high school diploma or documentation of completion in file for review
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have AHT certificate or documentation of completion in file for review
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Fire drills were not documented for the month of Febuary
- Manual Dishwashing - 3-Step Procedure251.06(9)(b)3.
3 step method was not implemented or utilized
- Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize251.06(9)(b)3.c.
Sanitizer bucket was used as a wash bin
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal was observed in original packaging and not labeled or dated
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 3, 5 & 6 did not have intake updates dated or documented
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
Sippy cups and bottles were observed unlabeled and no childs name
Nov 7, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The vent in the infant room was observed bent which allowed for enough space for little fingers to get through the openi
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
The following was observed in the refrigerator:
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Canned Food labeled as being opened on 10/15/25 was still in the refrigerator as 11/7/25.
- Television As Part Of Program251.07(1)(c)
In the infant room 4 children were observed lined in highchairs watching TV. The staff member was observed on the floor
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
One child was observed sitting in a high chair without the tray secured to the high chair.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
The mattress coverings in the cribs were observed to not be fitting snugly over the mattresses.
- Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children251.09(2)(a)
A staff member confirmed that a child was crying for at least 30 minutes without a prompt response from a staff member.
- Infant & Toddler - Physical Contact & Attention251.09(2)(d)
A staff member confirmed that a child was crying for at least 30 minutes without a prompt response or physical contact f
- Infant & Toddler - Wet Or Soiled Diapers251.09(4)(a)2.
A child was in a soiled diaper for at least 30 minutes without a staff member changing the diaper.
Nov 5, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff D and E were observed in the childcare center with children without a background check complete
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
The safety of the children in care was adversely affected due to an altercation between child care workers that resulted
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 2 did not have authorization questions completed on enrollment form
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
There were not files available for review for the two staff working in the infant room.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have a complete health report in file for review
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B did not have a complete CPR certificate or documentation in file for review
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Two staff ( Staff D and Staff E) who were reported to be substitutes were not replacing a regular staff member and did n
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
3 month review was not completed for child 2 or 3
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