Joiful Moments Christian Childcare
5555 N 31ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4869Childery 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.3 / 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/9/2025
Oct 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space enclosure had open areas which were greater than 4 inches in several areas.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
ILS viewed a knife laying within reach of children on the stove.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
ILS observed plastic bags within reach of children in sleeping area and in the hallway leading to the outdoor play space
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
ILS was not able to verify monthly testing of smoke alarm systems.
- Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces250.06(9)(a)
The refrigerator was observed to have a spillage which smelled spoiled. Fresh herbs were observed spilled in the refrige
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Child #2 was missing a completed Under 2 Intake form.
May 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
2/21/2025
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