Reaching for the Stars
2515 W AUER AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1223Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination report within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted t
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial chil
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
There is an electrical outlet missing an electrical outlet cover guard.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Several pieces of broken glass were observed in the outdoor play space along a concrete pathway and in the grass.
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
A radon test has not been conducted every 2 years after the test under subd 1. The last radon test report date is 09/25
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There were no menus available for licensing review.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
A trampoline was observed indoors and accessible to children.
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
An 3rd attempt at a visit was conducted on November 5,2025 The ring door bell was rung, I knocked on the door and the wi
Jul 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 8/18/2025Warning Letter Issued 8/19/2025.
250.12(2)
- DateWarning Letter Issued 8/19/2025.
8/18/2025
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