Mother Goose Learning Academy
4873 N 26TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5538Childery 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.3 / 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
- 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
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