Loving Start Preschool
2772 S KINNICKINNIC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2267Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child ca
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriat
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B does not have documentation of biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one we
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
1 child was in the art room caring for a child. There was no tracking record available to review.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The medication authorization for an EpiPen and a bottle of Cetirizine medication for Child 4 has no start or end date of
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
An EpiPen at the center is not labeled with Child 4's name.
- Medication - Storage251.07(6)(f)3.
An EpiPen and a bottle of Cetirizine medication were being stored in a backpack in Child 4's cubby.
Sep 11, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and Staff C do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A and Staff C
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial chil
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff E does not have documentation of a written orientation program within Staff E's first week at the center.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There is a container of baby wipes, accessible to children in bathroom used by children in the Panda classroom. The con
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There is no cold storage thermometer in the refrigerator in the art room.
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