Mother Goose Learning Academy
4873 N 26TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5538Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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 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. 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
- 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 (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 202516 Findings1 Critical15 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
Two infants were observed sleeping in car seats placed into playpens.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
Documentation of complete parent contact information was not observed for 2 children.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of emergency contact information was not observed for 2 children.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Documentation of complete medical contact information was not observed for 2 children.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Documentation of complete contact information for a person authorized to pick up was not observed for 2 children.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Documentation of consent for emergency medical care was not observed for a child.
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
A staff record form was not observed for a provider
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for 2 providers.
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
A registry certificate was not observed for 2 providers.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
A provider used to meet ratio did not have entry level qualifications.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for a provider
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of a current mandated reporter training was not observed for 2 providers.
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
The provider was over ratio and in need of an additional qualified provider when she was providing care to 3 children un
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A jar of Vaseline labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was in the living room and accessible to children in care.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A potty chair with urine was observed in the living room and accessible to children in care.
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
7/10/2024
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Power of Love Christian Learning CenterMilwaukee · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Wonderful Children Learning CenterMilwaukee · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Playful Paradise Family DaycareMilwaukee · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Young Scholars of the Future CcMilwaukee · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Smarty Pants Learning CenterMilwaukee · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Rhonda's Care Bears ChildcareMilwaukee · 3/5 Childery Rating