Jackson Early Childhood Academy Llc
5364C N LOVERS LANE RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-3004Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 19 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
8/28/2025
Jun 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child A did not have the correct enrollment form completed.
- Child Record - Health Exam Report251.04(6)(a)8.d.
Child did not have an up to date health exam report in file.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jul 25, 202415 Findings1 Critical14 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff D was not on the Child Care Provider Portal and did not have continuous monitoring of their eligibility to work wi
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The staff sign-in/sign-outs did not contain information of where each teacher worked to maintain ratios.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C did not have documentation of current CPR training on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and C did not have documentation of training in the prevention of child abuse and neglect within the past two ye
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A group of children was transitioned to the outside play area without tracking. The clipboard used to track the children
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
A step to the climber had deteriorated wood with sharp edges.
- Manual Dishwashing - 3-Step Procedure251.06(9)(b)3.
There were bottles being washed in the infant classroom. A three-step process for adequate sanitation was not followed.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer to monitor that the temperature remained at safe levels.
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
A container for leftovers was observed in the refrigerator without a label indicating the type of food or date it was pr
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were stored with personal items on them and were not covered to maintain cleanliness.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
There was not enough food onsite to meet minimum meal requirements for lunch. There were no vegetables onsite and less t
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
A menu was not posted in the kitchen.
- Infant & Toddler - Bottles And Nipples251.09(3)(c)
The three-step process for dishwashing was not used to clean bottles stored onsite and did not include the step for adeq
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
There were small holes observed in the changing mats in the infant and two year old classroom. This prevents adequate c
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
Soiled diaper were placed in a covered garbage can that required hands to open the lid.
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