Milwaukee Daycare
3022 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618Childery 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 Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7). Of 35 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
Jul 24, 20245 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
Feb 6, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(d)
Jul 12, 202213 Findings4 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(i)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 14, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Jun 8, 20184 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
Aug 23, 20171 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(o)
Jul 19, 20171 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(o)
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