Messiah Childcare Center
6016 N 38TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-3613Childery 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 3 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 3 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (17), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 24, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
Upon arrival an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
- Report - Construction, Remodeling250.04(3)(c)
The provider did not report construction before construction began.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance record was not accurate when six children were in care, but four children were documented on attendance.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not documented for the week.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff B's CPR certificate was expired.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff B did not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education completed in the previous year.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An extension cord near the dining table did not have protective covers on the exposed outlets.
- Access To Potentially Dangerous Items250.06(2)(b)
Shard siding pieces were accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Screws were accessible to children on the hi
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Bug spray was accessible to children at the entrance, shampoo marked "keep out of reach of children" was accessible in t
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
No fire or tornado drills were documented in May or June 2025.
- Naps - Bedding250.07(4)(d)
Sleeping bags were not stored in a sanitary manner when they were piled together in the play room.
- Handwashing For Persons Working With Children250.07(6)(g)6.
The provider did not was her hands after diapering a child.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
A container of formula brought from home was not labeled and dated.
Jul 15, 202417 Findings17 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
IL was not to verify enrollment information for children #1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
IL was not able to verify enrollment information for children #1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Name & Birthdate250.04(6)(a)1.a.
IL was not able to verify Information for children #1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1.b.
IL was not able to verify parent contact information for children #1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Address & Telephone250.04(6)(a)1.c.
IL was not able to verify parent contact/address information for children #1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
IL was not able to verify Parent Contact Information for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
IL was not able to verify emergency contact information for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
IL was not able to verify medical information for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
IL was not able to verify persons authorized to pick up children for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
IL was not able to verify Health History for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Health History - Name & Birthdate250.04(6)(a)1m.a.
IL was not able to verify Name and Birthdate for health history for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Health History - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1m.b.
IL was not able to verify Parents Information on the health history for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Health History - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1m.c.
7/15/2024
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
IL was not able to verify childrens records for medical conditions for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
IL was not able to verify health condition symptoms for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
IL was not able to verify field trip permission for children#1-4.
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement250.04(6)(a)3.
IL was not able to verify alternate arrival/release agreement for children#1-4.
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