Paul's Little Stepper Fam Daycare
2920 N 36TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1926Childery 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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The most recent monitoring results were not posted.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee was unable to provide attendance records for the week of March 30th-April 3rd, 2026. The provider listed ch
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A's CPR training was not completed via a department approved provider.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained free from litter when garbage was observed in the front of the home and in the rear outd
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
The provider did not have current radon test results available. Licensed family providers are required to have radon tes
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Fire drills were not documented as being completed in March 2026.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
The provider did not have documentation smoke detectors were tested in March 2026.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
Damaged, broken toys were observed in the outdoor play space.
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Department representative unable to gain access to the center during attempted visits on February 17, 2026 and March 4,
Feb 20, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
Documentation of the fire extinguisher being inspected was not done within the past 12 months.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate at the time of the monitoring visit. There was one child present and no children signed in o
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A did not have a current CPR training available for review. Staff A completed the online portion of the CPR traini
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A had an expired Mandated Reporter/Child Abuse Neglect Training available for review at the time of the monitoring
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Emergency plans were not documented as being conducted since October of 2024.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
No smoke detector tests were documented since October 2024.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Menus were not completed as required with proper requirements or updates listed.
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
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