Ms Hilson's Kindercare and Love Childcare
3645 N 12TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-3037Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
There is no emergency contact listed for Child #2.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history on file for Child #2 was incomplete; the form indicated the child has asthma and a milk allergy. Ther
- Child Record - Heath Exam Report250.04(6)(a)4.d.
There is no health report on file for Child #2.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The CPR certificate on file for Staff A is not current; it expired in June 2025.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have a current Child Abuse & Neglect training on file; it expired in February 2025.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have 15 hours of continuing education completed in 2024.
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
The radon gas levels have not been tested within the last 2 years; the last test was done in March 2023.
Feb 20, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Heath Exam Report250.04(6)(a)4.d.
There was no health report available for Child #3 or Child #4.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
There were no immunization records on file for Child #1 and Child #4.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There was no documentation of continuing education hours for Staff A for the year of 2024 available at the time of the m
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A did not have a current Child Abuse & Neglect training on file.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back exit was not clear from obstructions.
Aug 20, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
The warning letter dated 9/6/23 was not posted.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
There were no immunization records on file for Child #3 or Child #4.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There was no documentation of continuing education hours for Staff A for the year 2023 available at the time of the moni
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The cord from the TV is hanging and loose, and accessible to children.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
The smoke detector was not maintained in an operating condition. During the monitoring visit, the smoke detector was chi
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back exit was not clear of obstructions. There were shoes and boxes partially blocking it.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Written records of meals and snacks served to children within the past 3 months were not available at the time of the mo
- Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates250.09(1)(c)5.
There was no gate up at the top of the basement stairs, which is where the exit for the back door and outdoor play space
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