Heartbeat Child Care
4561 N SHERMAN BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5853Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 28 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Information Posted250.04(2)(i)1.
Licensee needs to post: license, correction plans/ non-compliances, evacuation routes, and emergency phones numbers.
Jan 16, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
294 from last visit was not posted. The current licensing statement of compliance or noncompliance statement and correc
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
Still no registry certificate in file
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Mandated reporter training still has not been updated with in the last 2 years.
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
No radon test has been completed for new location
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
Trampoline is still not blocked off.
- Vehicle Requirements - Registration250.08(5)(a)1.
1/16/2026
Oct 6, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
No staff registry certificate in file.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
CPR certificate expired on 2/2025
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Mandated reporter training has not been updated within the past 2 years
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
Trampoline set up in backyard was assessable to children. Licensee will block trampoline off with fencing so it is not
- Driver Training - Documentation250.08(4)(b)
No driving training/orientation form on file for licensee
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Driving record has not been updated annually
- Vehicle Requirements - Registration250.08(5)(a)1.
No registration for current vehicle on file
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
No vehicle inspection report on file for current vehicle
- Vehicle Liability Insurance250.08(5)(c)
No current insurance information on file for current vehicle.
Sep 10, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child #2 did not have complete emergency contact information provided within their paperwork.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child #2 did not have complete contact information provided for their medical provider.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #1 and #2 did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Three children were in attendance during the visit. There were no children signed in to on the attendance form.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not recorded on the attendance form at the time of the visit.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The permanent enclosure may not have any open areas that are greater than 4 inches. The gate to the outdoor play area wa
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There were several cleaners accessible on the kitchen counter and items labeled Keep out of reach of children in the b
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The side of the garage had sections of flaking and peeling paint in an area accessible to children.
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
There was no record of a completed radon test on file. Radon testing was required as of 9/1/2023.
- Medical Log Book - Evidence Of Injuries Received In Or Out O250.07(6)(b)3.a.
A child came to the program on 9/9/2024 with a scratch on the cheek. The injury and its cause was not documented in the
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care and annually thereafter, the licensee shall obtain a copy of
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
At 12-month intervals, the licensee shall provide the department with evidence of a vehicles safe operating condition o
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