Nestling House Herman
3200 S HERMAN ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2852Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Exit Lights251.06(4)(i)
The exit light for the rear exit was not lit.
Aug 8, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A did not have on file documentation of a current biennial training in child abuse and neglect laws, identificatio
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff C, identified as the center cook, did not complete and document at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Thistle was observed in several areas and reaching over 1 in height, in the outdoor play space.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
A fire and tornado drill as not completed in July 2024.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The fire alarms/smoke detectors were not tested in July 2024.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Crackers were observed to be opened and not stored in a metal, glass or food grade plastic container or a zip type bag.
Jun 5, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
The licensee did not report to the department a roof leak that caused water damage in the napping room in September 2023
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
The staff have not consistently notified parents when their child sustained a minor injury while in the care of the cent
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A leak in the roof had caused water damage to ceiling tiles that have not been replaced since September 2023.
- Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)
Doors were propped open and were not screeened.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
No tall injuries that were received while in care were recorded in the medical log book.
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