Hopson's Kiddie Kare Llc
5219 W CENTER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2335Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and B did not have a current certificate for child abuse and neglect.
Sep 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D did not have a current certificate for child abuse and neglect.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
A two year old child was asleep in a high chair with a blanket.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
There was not a current driving record for Staff C.
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
A staff member admitted to yelling at a child on 6/12/25..Based on a review of police report, the child reported being t
Apr 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
There was a break in causing damage to the premises that was not reported within the appropriate time frame.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The roof is leaking in several areas resulting in pooling water on the floor of the room attached to the kitchen and the
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There are areas of flaking and deteriorating paint in the school age classroom ceiling.
Oct 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
There were three sleeping infants and one awake toddler
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There were 14 children present in the multipurpose room
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
14 children were in the school age group with 1 child
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The gate for the outdoor play area with green space does
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There are several outdoor play equipment features with
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Two infants under the age of 1 were sleeping in cribs with loose blankets and a pillow.
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