Guadalupe Center South
239 W WASHINGTON ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2442Childery 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.4 / 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 and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was a bucket of salt with no lid near the main entrance accessible to children.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The fire extinguisher in room on was not inspected. The label was dated 2022.
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have a current health report on file.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The toilet in room one was running water constantly and was not in good repair.
Oct 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of tornado drill for the month of September.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was cereal in room there that was not dated to ensure no spoilage.
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