Kims Tree House of Learning Llc
4345 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3442Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 24 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff file reviewed did not include any documented Registry Certificate indicating qualifications for the lead teacher p
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
No documentation existed indicating which staff worked in ratio in which room
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file reviewed did not include any documented current cpr certification
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff took two children to the kitchen to get snacks, leaving another child alone without supervision two classrooms awa
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
No child tracking taken with group to outside play area
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Broken concrete exposing rusty rebar accessible to children in outdoor play area. Basketball hoop chained against fence
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed on the eastern wall of the classroom providing care and supervision to children. Extensive areas
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of medical,log documented
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
No child handwashing prior to serving snack
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
No adult handwashing after wiping bodily secretions. Staff then served snack to a child in care
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Driver file did not include driving records required
Sep 15, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies and sanitizers was observed accessible to children in care
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff B did not have documentation or certificate available for review in file
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have current documentation or certificate available in file for review
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers throughout center was observed with expired tags for inspection
Jun 12, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
staff was observed working in childcare without a BCR or proof of BCR completed
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 6, 7 & 8 did not have physician information available on enrollment form during monitoring visit
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 6,7 & 8 did not have an immunization record available in file for review
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurately tracked for all children in care during monitoring visit
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
New Staff working in Childcare center did not have a file with training requirements available for review during monitor
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C did not have a completed health report available in file for review.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff D did not have AHT in file for review during monitoring visit
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Drills were not practiced or documented on Safety Emergency and Response tracker
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Smoke Detectors were not tested nor documented for the months of Mar-May
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