One Step at a Time Childcare
5073 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4334Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
There were several missing outlet covers and loose cords in the childcare area. A door leading to an area not approved f
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
The provider's changing table had a pad that was in disrepair and needs to be replaced.
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
Provider failed to provide access to certifiers on their 2nd visit attempt.
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