Kid-Tastic Child Care Center
4610 W STATE ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-3143Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star and NAC accreditation. 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 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 18, 202613 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B had an expired CPR certificate on file; it expired in March 2026.
- Report - Change In Transportation Services251.04(3)(o)
The center was utilizing a rented vehicle that was not approved by the department.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff C had an incomplete staff record. Staffs name, entry level qualifications, additional training, and work experien
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and Staff B did not have staff health reports on file, and have been employed at the center for more than 30 day
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
The orientation on file for Staff C was incomplete. Staff Cs name and start date are on the form, as well as their init
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking in the Busy Bee Nursery Tots classroom and Busy Bees Nursery classroom was inaccurate at the time of the visit.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
An area of the fence/gate in the outdoor play space had a gap that was greater than four inches.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There were containers of lighter fluid and charcoal accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
An exit in the infant room was obstructed with a baby bouncer.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
In the infant room, cots were not covered and were stored next to a garbage container. A cover on a cot was also observe
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
There was no annual driver training available for Staff D available.
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed251.08(8)(a)
A vehicle being used by the center was not equipped with an alarm.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A container of rice cereal and container of oatmeal brought from the child's home were labeled with the child's name but
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint was observed on a wall in the infant room.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There were skipped lines observed in the medical log book in the infant room.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Crib sheets in the infant room were not fit snuggly over the mattresses.
Jul 31, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The current noncompliance statement and correction plan is not posted next to the License as required. The most recent n
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
An enforcement action issues by the Department is not posted next to the child care license as required. The Order/Forfe
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 4 had incomplete enrollment information available for review during the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child 4 did not have written consent for emergency care treatment available for review during the monitoring visit.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C does not have a completed Physical Examination available for review. Staff C did have documentation of TB Testin
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff B did not have a Registry Certificate available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff E does not have verification of Abusive Head Trauma Training.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B, Staff C and Staff E do not have documentation of completion of CPR. Staff D has an expired CPR training comple
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff E to have verification of CAN/Mandated Reporter training available for review. Staff D has an expired CAN/Mandated
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking is inaccurate in the Nursey room as there were six children present and seven children signed in on the trackin
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
A depth of at least 9 inches of energy absorbing surface is not present under climbing equipment in the outdoor play spa
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
The licensee has failed to annually review the Driver Orientations for Staff C and Staff D. The most recent Orientation
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
The licensee has failed to obtain a copy of the driving record for Staff C and Staff D. The most recent driving record f
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