Nations Nook Childcare Center
3437 N 36TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3719Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate on the day of the visit when the two children in care were not signed in.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not accurate when staff had not signed in on 10/7/25 or on the day of the visit.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B and C did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff B was missing training in child abuse & neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Protruding nails and sharp edges of siding were accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Garbage was observed in the back hallway. Corner siding pieces were missing from the exterior of the home within the out
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/18/2024
Oct 18, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Children 1 and 3 did not have documentation on file of consent from the parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate on the day of the visit when the one child in care was not listed on the attendance record.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A and B did not have documentation on file of training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and report
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of a completed orientation.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The poisonous plant nightshade was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Differences Of Elevation - Protective Railings250.06(2)(g)
The gate at the top of the steps leading to the basement was detached from the wall. Children walk past the steps when g
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