Purple Hearts Preparatory
7229 W CENTER ST, WAUWATOSA, WI 53210-1126Childery 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 3 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 3 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 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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