Kidz R Us Learning Center Inc
140 W GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-3229Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 24 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff days and hours worked in ratio not documented
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
Attempted visits were made on 1/05/26 and 1/15/26 but access was not gained.
Dec 3, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff #1 did not have current caregiver background clearance
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child file did not include physician contact information
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff #1 did not have a physical exam on file
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service utensils not covered as required by rule
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
No clearly visible thermometer in center refrigerator or freezer
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
Refrigerated food not properly covered as required by rule
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal, chips and rice crisps all stored open in original,packaging and not in food safe containers trainers as required
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Leftovers in center refrigerator not labeled and dated as required
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Report - Change In Transportation Services251.04(3)(o)
Center provided transportation to children in care without reporting changes in transportation services as required by r
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
Center provided transportation of children in care with a vehicle that did not have a vehicle inspection report on file
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 17, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
Center did not report that the boiler was out of order as required
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child file reviewed did not include emergency contact information as required
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Last physical exam for child under age two was conducted in February of 2024
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
No current CPR certification in file reviewed
- Inside Temperature - Minimum251.06(1)(d)
Indoor temperature was 66 degrees
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Provided251.06(11)(bm)
Outdoor,play equipment not safe and durable as required by rule
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service utensils not stored properly covered
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Sleeping surfaces not placed two feet apart during nap time
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
Napping child not provided with sheet
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
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