Kids Mean Everything
4420 N 25TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-6102Childery 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 202624 Findings24 Important
- Licensed Capacity250.04(1)(a)
Per a review of a sampling of attendance records the center capacity was exceeded when 9 children were in care at one ti
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The current noncompliance statement and correction plan, issued 1/26/26 is not posted next to the child care license. Th
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
An enforcement action issued by the department, the Warning Letter issued on 1/26/26 is not posted next to the child car
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child #1, who has attended the center since 7/2/24, does not have a completed health history form on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #3, a child under the age of 2 who has attended the center since 12/12/24, does not have an initial physical exami
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #1 and Child #2, both age 3, do not have an initial physical examination report on file that was completed not mor
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
There are no attendance records available for review for the month of January 2026. Children's last names and birthdates
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
Staff record information on file for Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, is incomplete.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, does not have a physical examination report that was completed within 12
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
The licensee, who has been licensed since 1/29/24, and Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, do not have certif
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, has not obtained a certificate of completion for a department approved co
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The licensee, who has been licensed since 11/24/24, does not have documentation on file (either paper or electronic) dem
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, does not have documentation of completion of an orientation on file prior
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
The maximum number of children in the care of one provider was exceeded the week of 12/1/25-12/5/25 when on provider car
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
Gaps greater than 4 inches are observed in the fencing in the outdoor play space including the gate.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Unprotected wall outlets are accessible to children in the living room play area.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A tub of Clorox disinfecting wipes is observed on a high chair tray, a container of Clorox bleach and an aerosol can of
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The following items are accessible to children in a bedroom with no door on the second story of the child care home: A b
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly fire drills were practiced for the months of Januar
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
"Chirping" smoke detectors can be heard throughout visit indicating they are in need of maintenance.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly smoke detector testing was completed for the months
- Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces250.06(9)(a)
The bottom of the refrigerator contains food spills including a large area of pooled liquid identified by the licensee a
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions250.07(2)(c)
The licensee is observed picking a 3 year old child by one arm, an action that could be potentially injurious to the chi
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding250.09(3)(j)
The licensee placed a 3 year old child in a high chair and failed to utilize the child safety straps to secure the child
Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Pursuant to s.48.73, Stats., the department may visit and inspect any family child care center at any time during licens
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
11/19/2024
Nov 19, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
a volunteer present during the visit who had unrestricted access to children did not have the required caregiver backgro
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2 did not have an immunization form completed in file for review
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance record was not documented for the current week for children in care or for staff.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
An insect trap filled with insects was accessible to children in kitchen
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