Goodman's Child Care
5141 N 51ST BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4332Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
4/7/2026
Apr 7, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Administration - Health, Safety, Welfare Of Children250.04(2)(j)
During the visit, the licensee allowed a 10 year old child enrolled at the daycare to feed a 4 month old child a bottle.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 1 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 1 was admitted to the c
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 does not have an immunization history in the child record.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A 4 month old was using a pacifier during the visit which had beads attached.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There are several areas of flaking paint on the side of a garage in the outdoor play space accessible to children as wel
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Several fence panels are missing in the outdoor play space.
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
A 4-month-old child was observed in an inflatable baby seat. The baby seat was placed on the edge of a couch during the
- Handwashing For Persons Working With Children250.07(6)(g)6.
Licensee did not wash her hands after wiping 4 month old childs nose.
- Pets & Animals - Notification250.07(7)(c)
A cat was observed roaming in areas of the center occupied by children. Written acknowledgment from the parents has not
Nov 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm250.04(3)(g)1.
Licensee did not inform licensor of police contact. She was unaware she needed to report it due to incident being outsi
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