Little Helping Hands Academy
1944 N 38TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1805Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
There were loose cords in the living room, baby wipes and hand sanitizer that were accessible to children.
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
Per the operator she stated she will be serving corn dogs, fruit, veggie, apple juice or milk. The meal does not meet t
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
There was no posting of a copy of the applicable certification standards available to each parent.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
The Child Care Intake for Child Under 2 Years form was missing for child #5's file during the on-site visit.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
The operator is in violation of the licensing law and over group size capacity for certification.
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
Ice was present on the sidewalk, which had not been shoveled. The sidewalk was unsafe to access due to slippery conditio
- Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)
The operator had opened ketchup, BBQ sauce, and mustard stored on the kitchen counter, despite the product labels indica
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
There was peeling paint accessible to children in the baby room.
- The Child Care Provider Shall Clean A Child's Superficial Wo202.08(4)(j)
Per the operator she uses alcohol wipes.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
One child who was in care was not sign out on 12/15/2025.
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
Attendance sheet were reviewed, the operator care for 4 children under 7 who are not related to the operator on 10/21/20
- If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptabl202.08(7)(e)
Per the operator, the time out period is 5 minutes.
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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