Little Thinkers Preschool
1451 N 38TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-2327Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20264 Findings4 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
The operator stated that during a valentines event in February 7 total children were in care at one time, exceeding the
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certific202.08(1m)(b)5.
The operator did not inform the department within the next business day of a conviction received on August 22, 2025.
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
A review of attendance records showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who were not related to th
- No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)1.
A review of attendance records showed that there were 3 children under the age of 2 in care and the total number of chil
Aug 21, 202515 Findings15 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There were no contracts on file for children #1-4.
- 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)(i)
There was no acknowledgement of liability insurance on file for the family of child #3.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
A review of attendance records showed that more than 6 children were in care at one time on 7/14/25 and 7/21/25.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
The operator did not have a record for their own child under 7 years of age who was present in care.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
The carbon monoxide in the basement was not accessible for review at the time of the visit.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The smoke detector in the basement was not available for review at the time of the visit.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Loose cords and 3 uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care was provided. Items labeled keep out of reach of
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Peeling paint was present on the front porch.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
There was no health report on file for children #4-#5.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There was no immunization record on file for children #1 and #3-#5.
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
The surface used for changing diapers was on cloth that could not be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
At the time of the visit children had been signed in and out for the whole week rather than being signed in at the actua
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
At the time of the visit on 8/21/25 there were 4 children in care under the age of 7 who were not related to the operato
- No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)1.
A review of attendance records showed that on 7/21/25 8 total children were in care when three children in care were und
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