Little Leaders Academy Llc
5833 W SILVER SPRING DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-3269Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 202620 Findings20 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 does not have immunizations on file at the center.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. On 12/12/25 two children are signed in but there is no time out. On 12/20/25 fi
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff A who has been a lead teacher for more than 6 months does not have a registry certificate.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff hours documented do not reflex which classroom they worked in.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have documention of training in CPR/AED.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A and Staff D who cook meals do not have four hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There is an exposed screw in a bookshelf in the school age room.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There is a container of disinfectant wipes on the table when entering the center. There is a can of Lysol spray and roo
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises is not being maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of vermin as there is a hole in the bottom cor
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There are small amounts of peeling/flaking paint through out the school age room.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage can in the school age room has food thrown in it and it is not covered.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
One of the freezers was at 10 degrees and ice crystals have formed on the food. Freezers need to be maintained at 0 deg
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There is an open bag of flour and sugar, and an open box of dry potatoes that are not stored in a food grade container t
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The menu posted in the kitchen and on the parent board is not current. The menu posted is dated October 26-Nov 1st.
- Menus - Available For Review251.07(5)(a)5.c.
There is no menu available for review from Nov 1, 2025 to December 14, 2026.
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
The routes and stops on file does not include a child who was just transported.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Staff C does not have an updated (every 12 months) driver orientation on file. The last orientation is dated 2/20/24.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff C does not have a current (every 12 months) driving record on file. The last driving record is dated April 2024.
- Vehicle Alarm - Inspection251.08(5)(c)
There is not a current (every 12 months) vehicle inspection on file for the 15 passenger van. The last vehicle inspecti
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 1s infant and toddler intake form has not been updated in the last 3 months. It was last updated on 9/24/25.
Jul 30, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child ca
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriat
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B does not have documentation of biennial training on child abuse & neglect reporting requirements within one week
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation program within Staff B's first week at the center.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Dead bugs were observed in ceiling tiles in the hallway leading to the school age classroom.
May 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
An order dated 02/19/25 is not posted at the center.
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
Based on a review of the medical log book at the center, on 02/14/25, an incident occurred at the center where a child r
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 1 does not have documentation of whether or not Child 1 has any medical condition(s).
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 does not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.
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