Grisby's Child Dev Ctr Site 3
5301 W BURLEIGH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1648Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The monitoring results from the 3/19/2025 visit was not posted.
- Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report251.06(1)(a)
The current building permit expired 6/2025.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The menu was not posted on the parent board.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Entries in the accident log book did not contain times the incidents occurred in the center.
Mar 19, 202517 Findings1 Critical16 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
A completed background check was not on file for Staff C.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Information regarding an emergency contact, other than the parents/guardian, was not on file for Child #1 and Child #4.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history information was not on file for Child #1.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #3 and Child #4 did not an initial and/or a follow-up physical exam within 2 years of the previous examination.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff record information was incomplete for Staff C.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A health physical completed at least 30 days after beginning work was not on file for Staff C.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Educational qualifications were not observed on file for Staff C.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
A high school diploma was not on file for Staff B and Staff
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of abusive head trauma training was not on file for Staff C.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
A current infant/child CPR/AED training certificate from an approved CPR/AED trainer was not observed on file for Staff
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
A current child abuse and neglect training certificate was not observed on file for Staff A and Staff C.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
A qualified teacher was not observed, supervising the infant room and the toddler room.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The child tracking procedure was not implemented in the three open rooms during the monitoring visit. The tracking proce
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
Cleaning aids and a full mop bucket was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet and on an open stairwell.
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Leftover prepared food was observed on the counter and not in the refrigerator.
- Food - Thawing251.06(9)(f)5.
Ground beef was observed thawing in the sink.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical logbook and incident book was not reviewed every six months.
Dec 6, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #2 and #7 did not have an updated health examination within 2 years of the previous exam.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
All staff did not have documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification and re
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The teacher assigned to the infant room was observed to have left the room in order to prepare/heat part of the lunch, l
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
The toddler and preschool mixed age group did not meet minimum staff to child ratio requirements. Two staff were requir
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
The group size was exceeded in the combined preschool and toddler room at the time of arrival. A child under the age of
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Staff were not free of non-classroom duties. Teachers used to meet staff-to-child ratio were used to prepare and serve
- Television As Part Of Program251.07(1)(c)
Infants were required to watch a tablet while the staff left the room to prepare lunch.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
Infants were observed strapped into infant seats/feeding chairs, restricting their ability to move about freely while th
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
A child was observed sleeping in a high chair. Child was not placed on an appropriate sleep surface.
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