Little Ones Need Love 2
3126 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-3916Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff C did not sign out on 8/11/25.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have the entry-level qualifications as a provider.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff B did not have a CPR certificate on file and has been employed for more than 3 months.
- Provider Training - Infant & Toddler Care250.05(3)(f)
Staff B has not completed at least 10 hours of department-approved training in the care of infants and toddlers within 6
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff Cs Child Abuse and Neglect training expired in January 2025.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There were several potentially dangerous items/materials harmful to children observed in the bathroom. The bathroom clos
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The bathroom window was propped open with a plastic toy.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The fan in the bathroom was covered with dirt/dust.
- Leftover Food250.06(9)(e)
There was leftover food stored in the refrigerator that was not labeled or dated.
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
A small child was observed laying in a swing and was not buckled in, therefore, the swing was not being used in accordan
Sep 12, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
There was no authorized person to call for/receive child listed on the child enrollment form for Child #2.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There was no documentation of completed continuing education for 2023 on file for Staff A.
- Emergency Back-Up Provider - Orientation250.05(4)(b)
Staff B, identified as the emergency backup, did not have an orientation completed.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was a tube of toothpaste in an unlocked cabinet drawer in the bathroom that was accessible to children. The label
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Drills were not completed in August 2024.
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
There were a few entries observed that did not have an initial or signature from staff.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
There were two containers of formula that were labeled with the childs name, but not dated.
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