Providence Kindergarten
2402 N 46TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2918Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of an updated health report for a child over the age of 2 years old was not on file for child 3.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Documentation of current CPR training was not on file for Staff B.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Documentation of current driving record was not on file for driver during the monitoring visit.
Jul 30, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Licensed Capacity250.04(1)(a)
The licensed capacity of the center was exceeded widen 9 children were in care.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed for 4 children
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of an updated health exam for a child over the age of 2 years old was not observed for a child
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Center250.055(2)(a)
The maximum number of children in care was exceeded when 9 children were in care
- Wading Pool Use250.06(12)(b)
A large inflatable pool in the yard with a pump attached does not meet the definition of a wading pool.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
A charging cord was observed on the floor of a room
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
A railing was loose at the front steps
- Daily Activities - Plan For Age & Development Levels250.07(1)(b)
No programming was provided for an 11 year old in care when the child was observed lying on the couch on her phone for t
- Driver Training - Documentation250.08(4)(b)
Documentation of the annual driving training orientation was not observed for the driver
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
Sheets covering mattresses in the playpens were observed to be loose
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding250.09(3)(j)
Two children placed were not strapped in
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