Ready Step Grow Family Childcare
2855 N 50TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1654Childery 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.3 / 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Only 1st half of enrollment form was filled out for child B.J
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
No health history form on file for B.J dob 3/7/25
- Child Record - Heath Exam Report250.04(6)(a)4.d.
No health reports on girl for 3 children. (S.J, and N and N)
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
No immunization records for 3 children. (B.J., and N and N)
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
Staff files were not present. Paperwork was not organized and required training documentation could not be provided.
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
9/25/2025
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
no current CPR certificate available for licensee. Employee has 3 months from start date (8/25/25)
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
no training certificate available for licensee or employee.
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Could not verify employee completed AHT training. Nothing listed in the registry for employee and no certificate availab
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Aug fire drill was not documented
- Number Of Meals & Snacks250.06(9)(f)
No documentation of food being served
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Could not verify if minimum meal requirements (per USDA guidelines) were being served.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
No menus were posted. Accurate food provided was not documented for the last 3 months.
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/17/2024
Oct 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
- DateViolations in Last 2 Years
9/25/2025
Jul 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
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