Little Blessings Childcare
5314 N 45TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3419Childery 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, 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Enrollment information was incomplete for three of the four child files reviewed. Files lacked contact information for
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing review. A child was present at the facility, but was not signed
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Staff lacked documentation of 15 hours of continuing education for 2025. 13.5 hours were noted for Staffs continuing ed
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without open areas greater than four inches. A gap was observed betw
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Materials potentially harmful to children were not stored in areas inaccessible at the time of licensing visit. A bathr
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was noted o
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
Smoke detectors were not maintained in good working order at the time of licensing visit. A smoke detector was observed
Sep 2, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history forms on file for Child #2 is lacking information; the form states the child has a milk allergy but t
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance record was not accurate when licensing arrived for the visit. There were three children present, but only
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There was no record of 15 hours of continuing education for Staff A in 2024.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The Child Abuse & Neglect certificate on file for Staff A expired in July 2024.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff C, identified as a volunteer, did not have a completed orientation on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space is lacking a complete enclosure. There is an area of the fence, specifically the back gate, that
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There were several containers of cleaning aids below the kitchen sink. The cabinet door did have a lock on it but it was
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There is nightshade in the outdoor play space that is accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
There was a missing tile piece around a mirror in the bathroom.
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
A radon test has not been completed within the last 2 years; the last test was done in March 2023.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
At the time of the licensing visit, a smoke detector was heard chirping.
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
There was an entry in the medical log book dated 8/19/25 that was not signed/initialed but the person who made the entry
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization250.07(6)(f)1.a.
Child #1 does not have a medication authorization form on file for the childs inhaler.
Sep 3, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #2 did not have an updated health report on file. The one on file was dated 1/30/24.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance record was not accurate. There were six children present at the time of the licensing visit. None of the
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not documented at the time of the licensing visit. Staff was not signed in on 9/3/24.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There was no record of continuing education hours on file for 2023 for Staff A.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
There was no current Child Abuse & Neglect training certificate on file for Staff A. The one on file expired 7/2024.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space is lacking a complete enclosure. There is an area of the fence that has a large gap which is over
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
There was an outlet observed in the children's play area that was not protected with a guard.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was a container of disinfecting wipes on the bathroom counter, which was accessible to children. The label on the
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There were several loose wires hanging outside on the back of the house, in the outdoor play space.
- Leftover Food250.06(9)(e)
There were leftovers in the refrigerator that were not dated.
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