Nestling House Howell
3200 S HOWELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-2742Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Soiled clothes were left on the floor of the children's bathroom, in a bag, however, accessible to children.
Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
The current licensing statement of compliance or a noncompliance statement and correction plan was not posted in a manne
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Order to Comply with DCF rules dated 12/16/2024 was not posted.
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A 14 month of old child was not within the sight and sound supervision of a child care worker as he was able to leave hi
Nov 13, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Inside Temperature - Minimum251.06(1)(d)
The thermostat was below 67 degrees.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
A thermometer was not located in the refrigerator.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A bottle brought from home was not dated.
- Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves251.09(4)(a)10.
The directions for applying diaper lotions, powders or salves was posted in the diaper changing area.
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