Ladybug's Treehouse
4307 N 42ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1619Childery 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 (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 22 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 202514 Findings2 Critical12 Important
- Medication - Storage250.07(6)(f)3.
An inhaler located in an open purse was accessible to children. This was removed during the visit.
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
An infant was observed sleeping in bouncy seat next to the oven in the kitchen while licensee was cooking.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Child #1 does not have the required enrollment information on file. The file is missing parent/guardian contact informa
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child #1 who is reported to have asthma does not have any Health History information on file at the center.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #1 does not have documention of immunizations on file and has been enrolled for more than 30 days.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have current training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired on 8/28/25.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There is a mop bucket with water sitting on the floor of the kitchen accessible to children.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There are three areas of flaking/peeling paint. One area is in the living room and two areas in the hallway.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documentation of a fire or tornado drill for September.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation that the smoke detectors were tested in September.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Milk was not served with lunch. Children were given water.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There are no meal and snack records available for review.
- Disinfecting Surfaces250.07(6)(h)1.
There are two potty chairs in the bathroom that contain bodily secretions and have not been disinfected. There is stool
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding250.09(3)(j)
A child sitting in a high chair for lunch was not strapped in.
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department attempted a visit on September 10, 2025 and September 17, 2025 and was unable to gain access.
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
8/20/2024
Jul 1, 20246 Findings6 Important
- License Posted & Visible250.04(2)(h)
The current license was not posted or visible during the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Date Of Attendance250.04(6)(a)1.h
The first date of attendance was not documented on the child care enrollment form for child 2.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
A physical examination and TB screening was not present or accessible to for staff A.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Nightshade was accessible to children in the outdoor play space and a AC unit did not have a barrier or cover to ensure
- Toilet Room Door Locks250.06(7)(b)2.
The lock for the bathroom door was facing the inside of the bathroom door and was not able to be unlocked from the outsi
- Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates250.09(1)(c)5.
The safety gate was not secure against the basement stairwell during the monitoring visit.
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