Papa Bear Daycare Corp
3001 S 13TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-3825Childery 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
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 21 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Children #4and #5 did not have emergency contact information; on file.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
The orientation form for staff D was incomplete.
- Inside Temperature - Minimum251.06(1)(d)
The temperature in the basement play area was too cold. The thermostat read 53 degrees.
Feb 3, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child #2 did not have emergency medical consent signed.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Child #2 did not have field trip consent completed and on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #4 did not have documentation of a completed health report on file.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A did not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education training.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The wind screen in the outdoor space was ripped from the fence.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation of a fire drill for January 2025.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the refrigerator was at 43 degrees.
Nov 13, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The center failed to report that a child got medical attention after and incident occurred at the child care center.
- Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed251.04(4)(a)2.b.
Parents were not notified immediately that a child got into bleach/water and could have ingested some.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was placed in a room where he got into bleach/water. The center did not guide his behavior and ensure safety.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A child was moved to another classroom and was not tracked properly.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A child got access to Bleach/water do to lack of supervision.
Nov 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
There were no documentation of attendance records for Tuesday November 5th and Wednesday November 6th.
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
There were two teachers caring for 11 children. There were 8 two year old children and 3 children under two years of ag
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
There was a classroom with a mixed age group of 11 children. Three of the children were under the age of two years. Th
Aug 16, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
There was staff working at the child care center without having completed background checks.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book was not reviewed every six months as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
There was not a sink in within the toddler room.
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