Great Expectations Childcare Center
2773 N 26TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1147Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 21 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 202517 Findings17 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises250.04(3)(b)
Per a 9/22/25 telephone conversation with the licensee, the center sustained damage as a result of the historic August 2
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #3 (age 1), who has attended the center since 6/15/24, does not have a follow-up health examination on file at lea
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #1, (age 3), who has attended the center since 5/5/25, does not have an initial health examination on file that wa
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #1, who has attended the center since 5/5/25, does not have documentation demonstrating that the child's immunizat
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival time has not been recorded for Child #1 who is obser
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
The license does not have a physical examination report on file that was completed within 12 months before or 30 days af
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
At least one provider who has completed the training required under s. DCF 250.05(3)(b) is not supervising children when
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff B, who has been employed since 6/15/24, has not obtained a CPR certificate for Infant and Child CPR with AED withi
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The licensee has failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for Infant and Child CPR with AED. The most recent certifi
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The licensee and Staff B have failed to complete the required biennial training in Child Abuse & Neglect. The most recen
- Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals250.055(1)(e)
At least one provider who has completed the training required under s. DCF 250.05(3)(b) is not supervising children when
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The daily attendance record is used to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to the as
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Unprotected electrical outlets are observed in the child care play room.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Hazards in the outdoor play space: A wire hanging in the middle of the space & several yards lying on the ground, broke
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The inside of the fence in the outdoor play space has peeling paint.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
USDA minimum meal requirements were not met when juice was reported to have been served with lunch rather than milk. Mil
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children are not available for review by parents and the licensing repres
Nov 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department attempted to monitor the program but was not able to because no one responded to knocks on the door/ringi
Oct 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Child 1, 2, and 9 were missing current health reports completed within 90 days after enrolling or 6 months prior.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
IL was not able to verify a completed health/physical completed on staff working with children since 6/15/2024 as of 10/
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
IL observed a potentially dangerous, large flat screen tv sitting on the child classroom table with no security straps
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