K-Way Learning Center
4227 N 21ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-6711Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
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 (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 202616 Findings16 Important
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The licensee reported she has transported 3 children enrolled in the center. At that time, the licensee was not approved
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
At the time of the licensing visit, there was no files available for review for Child 3 and Child 4.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history for Child 1, Child 2, and Child 5 is incomplete. Child 1, reported to have asthma, does not have any
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 1 enrolled in September 2023 and does not have documentation on file of completing an initial health examination w
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2 and Child 5 do not have immunization history on file and have been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance records do not include the childrens date of birth. A review of attendance records showed, on 3/5/26 and 3/6/
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. On 2/23/26, 2/24/26, 2/25/26
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The CPR certificate on file for Staff 1 is not a course from a department approved provider.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
In the outdoor play space, there is a gap in the fence that is greater than 4 inches.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the outdoor play space, exposed nails was observed on a board that fell from the garage and laying on the ground, loo
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
In the outdoor play space, flaking paint was observed on the door leading into the garage which is accessible to childre
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Broken blinds were observed on several windows in the center.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Records of meals and snacks served to children for the past 3 months were not available for review.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
In the living room, a section of the plastic kitchen set was cracked. Where it was cracked was sharp and accessible to c
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
An entry in the medical log book, dated 12/21/25, was not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.
- Vehicle Requirements - Registration250.08(5)(a)1.
The licensee did not provide documentation of current registration from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation or th
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department was unable to gain access when attempted visits were made on 11/13/25 and 11/17/25.
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Based on a review of an audit conducted by the Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration, attendance records from 9/18
Jun 4, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 3 did not have complete enrollment information; Child 3 was missing page two of the health history and emergency c
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
The health history information on file for Child 1 did not have the appropriate box marked to indicate any medical condi
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 and Child 3 do not have immunization history on file and have been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
A review of attendance records showed that on 5/30/25, one child had an arrival time but was missing a departure time.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff are not consistently documenting actual hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. On 6/3/25, 5/28/25, a
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after staff was hired.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate on file and within 3 months after began working with
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
In the outdoor play space, the fence had a gap greater than 4 inches.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the outdoor play space, cable lines were hanging, a broken grill and several pieces of charcoal that were laying on t
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
In the outdoor play space, flaking paint was observed on the door leading to the garage which is accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Broken blinds were observed throughout the center
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