Little Scholars Lrng Acad
4741 N 57TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-5034Childery 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
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)
The toilet was not functioning.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
There was no health report on file for child#4 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist and the health report for child #
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
There was no health report on file for children #3 and #6 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department attempted but was unable to gain access to the premises on August 5, 2025 and October 7, 2025.
Aug 26, 20259 Findings9 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no contract for the family of children #8 and #9 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist and child #4 was not
- 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.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
There was no working carbon monoxide detector on the main level of the home.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The battery was not working in the smoke detector on the upper level of the home.
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
The home was visibly dirty and garbage was accessible in the kitchen.
- Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)
The bathroom and toilet were visibly dirty.
- Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)
The stove and kitchen were visibly dirty.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
There was no health report for child #4 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
There was no health report on file for children #3 and #6 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist.
Nov 12, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no contract on file for the family of children #6-#8.
- 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.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
There was no file on-site for child #1.
- Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)
The bathroom was not in a clean condition.
- Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)
The refrigerator was not in a clean condition.
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department attempted to but was unable to gain access to the premises on July 25, 2024.
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department attempted to gain access to the premises on May 22, 2024 and July 10, 2024 but was unable to.
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