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Higher Heights Early Education Academy

4151 N 78TH CT, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-2031Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
6
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:48
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 30 Findings
Most recent: Apr 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
30 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 15, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(k)

      There were no field trip permission forms available for review for a field trip taken on 3/30/26.

    • A Certified Family Child Care Operator Shall Submit A Comple202.08(1m)(c)

      A current house hold member does not have a completed background check.

    • The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)

      A scented plug in, loose cords, and an uncovered outlet were accessible in the living room. Matches and packing tape wit

    • Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)

      The table used for snack was not washed before food was served.

    • Children May Not Share Cups, Eating Utensils, Washcloths Or202.08(4)(hm)

      A towel used for drying hands in the bathroom was shared by children in care.

  2. Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.

      The department attempted to gain access on 3/2/2026 and 3/17/2026 but was unable to.

  3. Aug 20, 202521 Findings21 Important
    • Each Child Care Operator Shall Demonstrate That The Operator202.08(1)(a)2.

      There was no tuberculosis screening available for staff #2.

    • Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With C202.08(1)(b)2.

      The shaken baby syndrome/ abusive head trauma training on file for staff #2 was not department approved.

    • Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall C202.08(1)(b)3.a.

      Staff #2 did not have a record of completing the required credit or non-credit course in caring for children on file.

    • Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall202.08(1)(b)3.b.

      Staff #2 did not have a record of completing a credit or approved non-credit course in business or program administratio

    • Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.c.

      Staff #2 did not have a record of child abuse and neglect training on file.

    • Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.

      Staff #2 has an expired CPR certification.

    • A Provider Working In A Regular Or Provisional Certified Chi202.08(1)(b)4.c.

      Staff #2 did not complete preservice training requirements after three months of employment.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)

      There was no contract available for review for children #1-#4 and #7.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)

      There was no documentation that the family of child #7 had been notified of certification standards.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(e)

      The certificate posted in the center was expired.

    • Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4

      1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)

      There was no Child Under 2 Intake form on file for child #3.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)

      There was no documentation on file that the family of child #7 had been notified of child care liability insurance.

    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.

      A written record was not available for review for children #1-#4.

    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certif202.08(1m)(b)10.

      The operator did not report that staff member #2 had been hired and begun working with children.

    • A Provider, Substitute, Employee, Or Volunteer For A Certifi202.08(1m)(f)

      The department did not approve staff member #2 before they began working for the operator.

    • The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)

      Loose cords and two uncovered outlets were accessible in the living room. Items labeled keep out of reach of children we

    • The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)

      Peeling paint was present on the garage and accessible in the outdoor play area.

    • Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)

      There was no health report available for review for children #1-#3.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)

      There were no immunization records available for review for children #1-#4.

    • If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptabl202.08(7)(e)

      The time out procedure described by the operator exceeded three minutes.

  4. Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.

      The Department attempted gain access to the premises on October 22, 2024, October 30, 2024 and November 14, 2024 but was

  5. Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.

      The Department attempted but was unable to access to the premises on October 22, 2024 and October 30, 2024.

  6. Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)

      There was no documentation that the family of child #2 had been notified regarding certification standards.

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