Happy Learners Development Center
2816 N TEUTONIA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-2660Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 23 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
An employee present at the visit did not have a caregiver background check.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no tracking in the room with the children. School aged children were not all signed out on a tracking form fro
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
A current menu was not observed to be posted. The posted menu in the kitchen was for October
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 8, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Documentation of eligibility was not observed for an employee present at the center.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Documentation of orientation was not observed for 2 employees.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking procedure was not implemented when no tracking sheet was in the room with the children.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
An infant was not strapped into a swing.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
A cot stack was not covered to ensure sanitation.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Skipped lines were observed in the medical logbook. Entries were not signed/ initialed.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface was observed with a tear in the cover, exposing padding.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The Department was unable to gain access to the center on August 1, 2025 and August 19, 2025.
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
4/14/2025
Apr 14, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information a parent, person authorized and emergency contact was not observed for 2 c
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation of immunizations was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for 2 children.
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff files were not available
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Close supervision was not maintained with the child care teacher left the room children were in.
- Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize251.06(9)(b)1.
The refrigerator was observed with spills/ food residue on shelves. The stove was observed with visible food spills.
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Leftover prepared food in the refrigerator was not labeled or dated.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
There was no milk at the center for meals.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Sheets covering crib mattresses were observed to be loose fitting.
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