Miles of Smiles Childcare Center
4527 W CENTER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2410Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff failed to document days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-chi
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The department was not provided unrestricted access to the child care center when during an attempt to investigate a com
Aug 11, 202516 Findings16 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of parent/guardian contact information was not observed for Child 5.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment was not observed for Child 5.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of field trip/off site activity participation/transportation parental authorization was incomplete for Chi
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history to include signs and symptoms and action steps was not observed for Child 2.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center failed to maintain accurate daily attendance when 2 children were signed in to the infant classroom, though 3
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff A and Staff C.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who was within sight and sound of the children when there were no s
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Per staff interview, at least one child care teacher did not supervise each group of children when one staff was supervi
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed too implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of a child in care are known to an a
- Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Supervision251.055(2)(g)1.
A child care worker was not within sight or sound of each group of sleeping children when preschool room staff left the
- Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Persons In The Center251.055(2)(g)2.
Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the center during naptime when one teacher was supervising both the infant
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was peroxide and fingernail polish remover on a shelf and accessible to children in the school-age classroom.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
Radon gas levels testing was not completed prior to September 1, 2023. Per staff interview, radon testing results were n
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The exit in the toddler classroom was obstructed by a child sleeping on a cot.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
An infant swing was not used in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions of placing on the floor and never on an el
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
A child over one years old was observed sleeping, in a pack n' play, with a bottle in their mouth.
Sep 19, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The noncompliance form was not posted in a visible area.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history form for child #1 was not signed by the parent. The health history form for child #2 was missing pag
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were 3 children in the infant room and only two children signed in on the attendance records. There were 5 childre
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have documentation of a completed health report on file.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff A did not have documentation of high school diploma on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have documentation of CPR training in staff file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A and staff B C did not have documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff file.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C did not have documentation of a completed orientation form on file.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking forms were not kept in the classrooms with the children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
9/19/2024
- Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary251.06(9)(a)2.
The microwave was dirty/unsanitary and not in proper working order.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There were open hotdogs and cheese in the refrigerator without an open date.
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