Laugh Love and Wisdom Learning Center
2008 N 34TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1967Childery 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.5 / 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, 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
The licensee has been determined by the department to be ineligible due to pending charges by the Milwaukee Police Depar
- Current, Accurate Information250.04(2)(c)
The licensee did not provide accurate information to the Department when she initially stated she took her son and nephe
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Daily Activities250.04(2)(e)6.
Center policy stated children over the age of 1 year old will placed on a padded mat for napping. The licensee placed a
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Transportation250.04(2)(e)8.
Center policies state the center does not provide transportation. The licensee admitted to transporting in her car.
- Administration - Health, Safety, Welfare Of Children250.04(2)(j)
The licensee placed the health, safety and welfare of a 1yo child in her care at great risk. The licensee made a decisio
- Report - Convictions, Pending Charges, Other Offenses250.04(3)(e)
The licensee failed to notify the department of law enforcement contact. The licensee was arrested on March 25, 2026 on
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The licensee failed to report that she was transporting children to the Department.
- Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older250.07(4)(c)
A 1yo child was not provided a clean and safe sleeping surface when that child was placed on the licensee's bed in her b
- Contact With Person - Behavior250.07(6)(a)2.a.
The licensee allowed a child in care to be in contact with an individual whose behavior raises reasonable concern for th
- Condition For License Approval - Fit & Qualified Licensee250.11(2)(c)
The licensee used unsound judgement in allowing a person with extensive past felony drug convictions, and current pendin
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department was unable to gain access to the center to monitor for compliance with administrative rules on 12/8/25 an
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
9/5/2025
Sep 5, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
There is a gap in the fence door. Part of the orange fencing is sagging and not secured.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A container of lighter fluid was observed on the front porch steps. A container of motor oil was observed on a table in
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The following were observed in the outdoor play space: Broken glass, rakes, a ladder, a snow shovel, and hanging wires.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The outdoor play space was observed to have weeds and trash on the stairs.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
There is a can blocking the rear door.
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
5/2/2025
May 2, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation of immunizations was not observed for a child.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Documentation of a physical was not observed for the provider.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training was not observed for the provider.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Two unprotected outlets were observed
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Items were in disarray in areas of the center. Equipment was piled in areas of a playroom. The kitchen was cluttered and
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Documentation of practiced fire drills was not observed for March and April 2025. Documentation of a tornado drill was n
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Documentation of tested smoke detectors was not observed for March and April 2025.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Snacks do not have 2 components. Lunch does not always included a fruit and vegetable component.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.
Documentation of a medication authorization for an inhaler was not observed for a child.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs250.09(1)(c)4.
A playpen was observed with several items in it as storage.
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
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