Ms. Kittie House of Love
2467 N 21ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1557Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 11, 20258 Findings8 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
A written contract that specifies the charge for child care services and the expected frequency of payment that is signe
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(k)
The field trips that was taken in September, there were no field trip permission slips in the children's file that discu
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The basement smoke detector was not working during the recertification visit.
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
The basement had spider webs that needed to be cleaned.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Child #1 was missing a record of the child's immunization history on file.
- The Child Care Provider Shall Clean A Child's Superficial Wo202.08(4)(j)
When asked what the operator's procedure for cleaning a wound was, the operator stated that she would clean the wound wi
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator had a written emergency plan for taking appropriate action in the event of emergencies for fire and tornado
Aug 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Large amount of Nightshades and overgrown thistle weeds were growing outside in the backyard area, which was accessible
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
The swing set outside was not sturdy and needed to be repair.
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The certifier was not able to gain access on July 31, 2025 and August 5, 2025.
Oct 15, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Nightshades were growing outside in the backyard that was accessible to children.
- Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Haza202.08(2)(e)
Trash can outside did not have a lid and it was filled with trash and filled with water to the rim.
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
Diapering was observed, the operator did not let the disinfect spray sit to disinfect the changing table, the operator s
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The basement is used for tornado shelters and drills; however, the designated space that the operator stated was used fo
- If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptabl202.08(7)(e)
The operator told the child under 3 year old that he was going to be put on time out if he does not take a nap.
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