Happy Trails Child Care Ctr Llc
3109 W NATIONAL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-1127Childery 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.5 / 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 22
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 9 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a can of Comet cleaner underneath the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There was a page skipped (page 4) in the medical log in the infant room.
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 25, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a Registry Certificate in their file.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff B did not have documentation of a high school diploma in their file.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff B did not have documentation of an orientation in their file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B did not have a certificate for Abusive Head Trauma in their file.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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