Kidz N Paradise
4642 N 42ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5828Childery 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, 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted to the c
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 1 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 1 was admitted to the c
Oct 23, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
On the day of the monitoring visit, a 3 month old child was observed sleeping in a car seat.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 2 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on the diaper changing table and a hookah was observed
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the outdoor play space, a section of the gutter is cracked. Where the gutter is cracked there are sharp edges and acc
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department was unable to access the child care center on 9/8/25 and 9/16/25.
Oct 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training is
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There was flaking paint observed on the wall in the living room and on the picnic table in the outdoor play space.
- Required Information For Each Trip250.08(3)
Information is not being maintained in the vehicle and center when transporting children, as only one transportation bin
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department was unable to access the child care center on 9/13/24 and 9/17/24.
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