Little Tulips
4349 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1356Childery 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.3 / 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
12/4/2025
Dec 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Address & Telephone250.04(6)(a)1.c.
Child 1 did not have a parents telephone number listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 2 & 5 did not have a complete health report in file for review
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 did not have immunization records available in file for review
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
Temporary fencing was observed not sturdy, in good condition or 4ft high
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Outlets were observed not covered and cords were accessible to children in care
Sep 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child 4 did not have an emergency contact listed on enrollment form
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Children in care were not accurately documented in care
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Sprays and chemicals were accessible to children in kitchen area
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Fire & Tornado drills was not practiced or documented on safety response form
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
Smoke detector and carbon monoxide was not tested or documented on tracking form
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