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1809 W ATKINSON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-2449Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 28 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 14, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Children 1 and 5 were missing information regarding a physician or medical facility.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child 3 did not have documentation of consent from the parent for emergency medical treatment or evaluation.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Child 3 did not have documentation of permission from the parent for field trips.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate when 26 children were in care, but 25 children were documented on attendance.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E did not have documentation of CPR training on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space enclosure had gaps greater than 4 inches when the gates were damaged, and large gaps were observe
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electric outlet in the main play space was missing a protective cover.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The refrigerator did not have a thermometer placed in it.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
A room divider in the main play area was damaged and had sharp protruding edges.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Jul 12, 202415 Findings1 Critical14 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff B did not have documentation of a completed background check on file or electronically.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 1 did not have complete enrollment information available, including person's authorized to pick up the child, and
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child 1 did not have documentation of emergency medical consent from the parent.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Child 1 did not have authorization for field trips.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D and E did not have documentation of a health exam on file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff A, C, F, and G did not have documentation of completion of 15 hours of continuing education completed in 2023.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space was not fully enclosed when the gates were damaged and unable to be closed. Large gaps were obser
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premises was not free from potential sources of harm when a grill was observed in the rear outdoor play space.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Garbage was visible in the outdoor play space.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center did not have documentation of a fire and tornado drill completed in June 2024.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers on the premises were last inspected April 2023.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center did not have documentation smoke detectors were tested in June 2024.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The posted snack menu was from April 2023.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Tables were not sanitized prior to the children sitting down and eating lunch.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Driver A's driving record was expired. Driver B did not have documentation of a driving record on file.
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