Golden Child Family Child Care
3276 N 45TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3304Childery 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 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
6/11/2025
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Attempted to visit on 5/16/25 and 5/21/25. No answer at front door.
Oct 24, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Cleaning solution was observed accessible to children in the bathroom.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Emergency contact information for child one and two was not detailed on the child enrollment form.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
Child one and two are noted as having a disorder however page two of the health history form is incomplete.
- Furnishings - Safe, Durable250.07(3)(f)
The large rug in the play space was observed unclean.
- Washroom Provisions250.07(6)(h)2.
The bathroom used by children was observed without paper towel to be used after handwashing.
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
7/1/2024
Jul 1, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
In the bathroom, it was observed that toothpaste, cocoa butter lotion, and body wash was accessible in the bathroom.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Emergency plans/ drills were not observed as being practiced during the month of June 2024.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Smoke detectors were not tested during the month of June 2024.
- Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces250.06(9)(a)
The refrigerator and freezer was observed with spilled , dried up food.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The thermometer in the refrigerator was not in working order and the thermometer in the freezer was observed at 10 degre
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
The mattress covering was observed as not fitting snugly over the mattress.
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