Little Steps Childcare
4662 N 84TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4965Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The file for Child 1 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaini
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Licensee lacked documentation of biennial training in child abuse and neglect prevention. The last documented training
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without gaps greater than four (4) inches. A gap of eight (8) inches
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premise was not maintained in a sanitary condition at the time of licensing visit. Food and visible dirt was observ
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Center lacked documentation of fire and tornado drills being conducted in August and September 2025.
Feb 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
There was no recorded attendance for 2/10 or 2/11/25. Multiple children were still not signed out on 2/7/25.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A can of RAID, Lysol spray, and hand sanitizer accessible to children. A chefs knife on the edge of the kitchen counter
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
A smoke detector alarm for battery replacement was observed beeping during the visit.
Jul 24, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child C lacked documentation of immunization history at the time of licensing review.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of review. A child who was present and reported to have arrived 20 m
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B lacked documentation of a completed physical exam with 30 days of hire.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
At the time of review, Staff A and Staff B lacked documentation of a current Child Abuse and Neglect coursework. The cou
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Employee B did not complete Abusive Head Trauma course prior to beginning work.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The locking mechanism for the front yard outdoor gate to the outdoor play space was broken and not able to be secured.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
At the time of licensing visit, electrical outlets in the entrance room, kitchen, and rest area lacked covers and were a
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of the licensing visit. There were disinfectant wipe
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
A radon test was not conducted and submitted by September 1st 2023.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Center lacked documentation of emergency drills conducted after March 2024.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
A smoke detector on the premise was not maintained in good operating condition at the time of licensing visit. Alarms fr
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There was not 3 months record of meals and snacks served. Licensee has documentation of menus that are rotated; however,
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