Mini Stepz Academy Learning Ctr Llc
3958 N 51ST BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-2355Childery 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.4 / 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no tracking method available in the Pre-K room at the time of review.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
There was not a current annual driver orientation for Staff C.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
There was not a current driver record for staff C.
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There 15 children signed in and 13 children present.
Jun 6, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
The staff record was observed incomplete for Staff A.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The physical examination was not available in the file for Staff D.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A wooden post attached to the building was accessible and hanging causing a hazard.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
The infant changing table was covered in plastic- suffocation hazard.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Ceiling tiles were observed not in good repair.
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