Happy Bear Childcare
1202 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-4620Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
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 (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child #4 did not have emergency medical care consent completed.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B did not have documentation of a completed orientation form.
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
The preschool room room had 17 kids in care with 3 24 month old children.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
There was not a current Menu posted in the kitchen.
Oct 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #4 did not have a current health report on file.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff 3 did not have 1 hour of continuing education for food service.
Dec 18, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
Child #4 did not have a health history form on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff 2 did not have documentation of a registry on file.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were drawers accessible to children with baby shampoo, plastic bags and alcohol pads in the infant/toddler room.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was cereal open in the infant/toddler room without a date.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The medication in the preschool room was not dated correctly.
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