Kidz Cave and Learning Den
3224 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-3918Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 202611 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
During the monitoring visit, a child under one year of age was sleep in a bouncer chair.
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The current licensing statement of noncompliance and correction plan was not posted during the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached immediately was not observed fo
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
Documentation of complete information regarding medical condition triggers, signs and symptoms for the provider to watch
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation that the child's immunization history is in compliance was not observed Child 1 and Child 2.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee failed to maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance that includes the actual time of
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of biennial training in child abuse and neglect training was not observed for Staff C.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Documentation of a completed orientation was not observed for Staff C. The center provided an orientation containing sta
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Items labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," were located in the an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom and were accessi
- Medical Log Book250.07(6)(b)1.
Per observation, the medical log book pages were not numbered.
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
Per observation, lines were skipped in the medical log book.
Feb 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
IL was not able to verify emergency drills practiced for 2025 as of 2/20/2025.
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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