Open Arms Warm Hearts Childcare Center
6342 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4906Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
2/17/2026
Feb 17, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
A follow-up health exam was not on file for Child #4. The last documented health exam was dated 10/2024.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
An initial health exam was not observed on file for Child #2.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Current infant and child CPR/AED training was observed incomplete for Staff A. The CPR/AED training taken by Staff A was
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A group of approximately 4-5 school-aged children were observed in the school-aged area without direct child care worker
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Staff was not free of non-classroom duties, as staff were walking in and out of the school-aged room completing other du
- Food Storage - Distance Above Floor251.06(9)(d)2.b.
Bottled juices and waters were observed stored on the floor.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Children were not served all minimum meal requirements for lunch. Children were not provided all of the planned menu ite
- Menus - Changes251.07(5)(a)6.
Changes to menu items were not observed on file.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Playpen mattresses were observed not tight-fitting and the sheets were did not fit snugly over the mattresses.
Nov 13, 202517 Findings17 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The licensee failed to report a change in room usage that was not approved by the department prior to the room change.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Documentation of educational qualifications was not on file for Staff A and Staff C.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Documentation of a high school diploma was not on file for Staff A and Staff C.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, were not maintained.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Current child abuse and neglect (CAN) training was not on file for Staff C.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
Two different groups of children were observed being solely supervised by an assistant teacher and not a qualified child
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to the tracking procedure during the monitoring visit. The three open classroom did not util
- Toilets & Sinks - Water Temperature251.06(10)(h)
The temperature of the water in the infant room sink, exceeded 120°F.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
An air conditioner was removed and a hole to the outside was observed in the wall. The hole was partially covered with a
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The fire extinguishers on premises were observed overdue for a yearly inspection. The last inspection was conducted Octo
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single serve, utensils were observed, not covered.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
A thermometer was not observed in the infant room refrigerator.
- Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food251.06(9)(d)1.d.
Food was not covered while refrigerated.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Open dry foods (i.e. cereal, gold fish crackers, etc.) were observed not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal,
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The current menu was not posted in the kitchen.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development, conducted once every 3 months, were not observed on the intake forms.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
The mattress were not observed tight-fitting.
Aug 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Parental enrollment information was incomplete for Child #2. Authorized person enrollment information was incomplete for
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Emergency contact information was incomplete for Child #3 and Child #5.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
A follow-up health exam was not on file for Child #5.
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