Happy Bear Childcare
1202 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-4620Childery 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 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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