Michelle Family Child Care
4460 N 39TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5802Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20269 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Loose cords, lysol wipes, and an uncovered outlet were accessible inside. A small piece of wood with two nails sticking
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
The meal described by the operator did not include a vegetable or milk and did not meet the minimum meal requirements fo
- A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with loose blankets.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no written contract available for review for children #1, #2 and #5.
- 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 Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Peeling paint was accessible on the garage in the outdoor play area.
- The Physical Examination Report Shall Be Made On An Electron202.08(4)(b)
The Health Report form on file for child #6 did not include the date of the examination.
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
The procedure described by the operator did not include a step for disinfecting the diapering surface.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
There was no written Emergency Plan available for review.
Apr 17, 20258 Findings8 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
Attendance were reviewed, in the month of April 2025 there has been seven to eight children in care that exceed the numb
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
The exit at the back door had boxes obstructing the exit.
- Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Haza202.08(2)(e)
The outdoor play areas had broken tree branches that was scatters throughout the yard.
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
The garage had peeling paint accessible to children.
- A Child Care Provider Shall Require All Children In The Prov202.08(4)(h)
The operator did not instructed the children in care to go wash their hands or wash the children's hand before eating ca
- A Provider Shall Provide Positive Guidance And Redirection F202.08(7)(c)
The operator stated to one child that if she did not sit down, her candy will be taken away.
- If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptabl202.08(7)(e)
Per the operator, the time and age was used correctly for when time-out is used. However, how the operator explain how
- A Child Care Provider May Use Television Only To Supplement202.08(8)(c)
One child asked if he can play with the toys, the operator told him no and that he needed to watch the TV.
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