Rainbow Kids Daycare
8600 W LANCASTER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4221Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 202613 Findings13 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
The Orders letter dated 10/31/25 was not posted.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #4, 5, and 6 were missing immunization records in their files.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
A child on the attendance record on 3/30/26 did not have a last name or birthdate listed.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Staff A and Staff B did not have documentation of continuing education hours for 2025.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate in their file.
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Staff C did not have an Abusive Head Trauma training certificate in their file.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was a container of baby wipes and a bottle of nail polish remover on the desk in the childrens main play room.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There was a kitchen knife in a drying rack and a pair of kitchen scissors on the counter which were accessible to childr
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There were wooden boards in the outdoor play space that had chipping paint.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back exit was obstructed with a large box, high chair and booster seat.
- Safe Food250.06(9)(c)
There was an expired bottle of juice in the refrigerator. There was also a bowl of leftovers that had a plate over it us
- Leftover Food250.06(9)(e)
There was a bowl of leftovers in the fridge that was not dated.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There were no records of previous menus available for review.
Oct 27, 202517 Findings1 Critical16 Important
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
There was no completed background check on file for Staff B.
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The noncompliance statement from the visit on April 23, 2025 was not posted.
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
The Orders letter dated April 25, 2025 was not posted.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Enrollment information such as persons authorized to call for/receive child and emergency contact information was missin
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
There was no health report on file for Child #1, who is under the age of two.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance record was not accurate at the time of the licensing visit. There were 6 children present but only 5 chil
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
There was no file available for Staff B.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There were no continuing education hours for 2024 on file for Staff A.
- Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider250.055(2)(b)
The maximum number of children was exceeded during the time of the licensing visit. There were 4 children under the age
- Requirements For Additional Provider250.055(2)(c)
The maximum number of children was exceeded during the time of the licensing visit, and the additional provider on the p
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Outlets in the childrens main play area and in the kitchen behind the childrens sitting area were not protected.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was a container of disinfecting wipes in the childrens main play area and in the kitchen near the childrens eati
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There were wooden boards outside that had nails protruding from them. These were accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premise was not maintained in a sanitary condition at the time of the licensing visit. There was garbage throughout
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The secondary exit (back exit) was obstructed with cots, boxes and other items.
- Safe Food250.06(9)(c)
There were expired cartons of milk in the refrigerator.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
Mattress coverings were not tight-fitting at the time of the licensing visit.
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