Gentle Hearts Family Childcare
2876 N 47TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1752Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
7/8/2024
Jul 8, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
IL could not verify medical facility for the following children; #1-4, and #8-10.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
IL noted children#6-10 were missing person's authorized to call for/receive child.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Date Of Attendance250.04(6)(a)1.h
IL noted no start date listed for child 1 & 2.
- Child Record - Health History - Name & Birthdate250.04(6)(a)1m.a.
IL could not verify information required for this document (no evidence of Name and Birthdate.
- Child Record - Health History - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1m.b.
IL could not verify Health History Information and Emergency Care Plan for Children #1-10.
- Child Record - Health History - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1m.c.
IL was not able to verify the following information for children #1-10 including parent contact.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
IL was not able to verify the following for children #1-10 for medical conditions.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
IL was not able to verify the following information for children #1-10 regarding Health History.
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement250.04(6)(a)3.
IL could not verify alternate release agreements for children #1-10.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
IL was not able to verify emergency medical information Children #1-10.
- Handwashing For Persons Working With Children250.07(6)(g)6.
IL observed the classroom assistant change a child's diaper and didn't wash hands before or after. In addition, the same
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
IL observed an assistant change a child on pad but didn't witness the pad being cleaned afterwards.
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