Kay's Little Cruisers
2951 N 26TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1122Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff (A.M) had an expired CPR certificate. Expired 3/12/2026.
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
Radon tests must be completed every 2 years. The last test was completed on 8/3/2023. A new test was due on or before
Apr 23, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Staff A and Staff C who are employees do not have documentation of eligibility to work in a childcare center.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of the visit. A child who was no longer present at the center did no
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have current biennial training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired on 1/7/25.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
A child who is no longer present was still signed in as being present. The center uses their attendance sheets to meet
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
There is a chirping smoke detector which indicates it is not in good working condition.
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