Little Hands That Help Learning Center
6617 W CAPITOL DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-2039Childery 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 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 21
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 26 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Discharge Of Enrolled Child251.04(2)(h)3.
The licensee failed to follow the center's discharge of enrolled children policy when Driver B sent a text message to a
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The licensee failed to report to the department an incident or accident that occurred while a child was in the care of t
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
An Alternate Arrival/Release Agreement outlining the plan for Child #1 to arrive and/or depart the center via school bus
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
Arrival and departure times were not recorded on the daily transportation attendance record for two children who were re
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
A completed Physical Examination Report that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 3 months after
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom when the person was included in the staff-to-child ra
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Drivers B and C do not have a current certificate of completion for Infant and Child CPR with AED from an agency approve
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Drivers A, B and C and Staff E have not completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
An open bag of "Icy Melt" is accessible to children inside next to the main entrance door to the center.
- Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size251.07(3)(a)1.
Equipment was not scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of the children when a two year old child fell aft
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The required 6 month review of the center medical log book has not been completed.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Drivers A, B and C have not completed the required training prior to transporting children. Driver A has been employed s
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
The licensee failed to obtain a copy of the driving record prior to Driver A transporting children. Driver A is observed
Sep 13, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #1, a child under the age of 2, does not have a Child Health Report on file that was completed not more than 6 mon
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Documentation demonstrating completion of the required monthly fire and tornado drills were not recorded for the month o
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Documentation demonstrating completion of the required monthly smoke detector testing was not recorded for the month of
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Staff A was observed picking a child up by one arm to move the child and again to turn the child over after the child tr
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
The child care teacher in the infant classroom (Staff A) failed to wash her hands with soap and warm water after complet
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Safety straps were not utilized for two children in the infant room who were observed seated in high chairs eating lunch
Jul 22, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history information on file for Child #1 does not identify whether or not Child #1 has any medical conditions.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B, who provides care and supervision to children under 5 years of age has not documented completion of a departmen
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, Staff B and Staff F have not completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one we
- Food - Thawing251.06(9)(f)5.
A bag of frozen meatballs are observed thawing in the sink rather than in the refrigerator, under cold running water or
- Policy - Child Guidance251.07(2)(b)
Staff B failed to implement the center's written policy that provides for positive guidance and re-direction when making
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Some snacks served do not meet the USDA minimum requirements when Pop Tarts, Rice Krispy treats, Lucky Charm bars, fruit
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication authorization on file for Child #1 for an over the counter pain reliever does not identify the time the med
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