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Childery

Kids at Work Academy

7424 N 86TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-4052Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
Preschool
Licensed capacity
6
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Feb 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws202.08(1m)(a)4.

      Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

  2. Sep 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)

      There is only one crib on site and 2 infants in care at the same time.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)

      There is no contract on file for child #1.

    • Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4

      1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.

    • For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.

      There is no health report on file for child #3.

  3. Jun 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.

      The operator's CPR has expired.

    • After Completion Of Preservice Training Under Subd 3., A Chi202.08(1)(b)5.

      The operator has taken 6.50 hours of continuing education in the last 2 years.

  4. May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws202.08(1m)(a)4.

      Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

  5. Aug 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)

      There was no documentation that the family of child #3 had been notified regarding liability insurance coverage.

    • All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.

      The 2nd exit was blocked.

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