Help From the Heart Learning Center
7908 W BEECHWOOD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-4967Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 21, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not accurate. Six (6) children were present, and 3 children were listed on the attendance.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The procedure used to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care was not accurate, as the attend
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
A gap larger than 4 inches was observed in the fence.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A plugged-in phone cord posed a tripping hazard in the living room.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A broken AC/heater vent and a broken outlet was observed in the "tv" room.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
3/31/2025
Mar 31, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
Complete health history information regarding how to care for a child's food allergy was not on file for Child #1.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Parental authorization for center field trips were not on file for Child #1.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
A follow-up physical health exam was not on for Child #4. the last documented physical health exam was August 2024.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Written permission from the parents for medical attention to be sought if child is injured was not on file for Child #1.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
A current CPR/AED training certificate was not on file for all Staff files reviewed.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
A current child abuse and neglect training certificate was not on file for all staff files reviewed.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Various items, labeled keep out of reach of children, were accessible throughout the center. Some of the items included,
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The tv cords in the activity room were loose and need to be secured to the wall.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A blind in the activity room was observed broken. A play pen in the nap room was observed with holes in the netting.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Three (3) months of meals and snacks served to children were not kept on file. There were not records of meals and snack
- Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy250.07(3)(a)2.
The Sesame Street shelf was observed unstable.
- Medical Log Book250.07(6)(b)1.
The medical log book was not numbered.
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
Medical log book entries did not contain signatures or initials of the person completing the entries.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
The changing table was observed ripped and no longer easily cleanable.
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