Rome Family Daycare
5954 N 39TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-3916Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 202515 Findings15 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
A current CPR certification was not kept on file for the operator.
- To Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Each Inf202.08(11)(c)
A child under the age of one was not provided with a firm mattress for sleep.
- A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)
A crib or playpen with a tight-fitting sheet was not available for the child under one in care. The operator described u
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
Child #3 did not have a written contract that specifies the charge for child care services and the expected frequency of
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
The attestation for having an opportunity to review the DCF 202 rules was not on file for child #3. A copy of the DCF 20
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(e)
The certificate was not posted or available for review at the time of the visit.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)
The attestation of liability insurance was not on file for child #3.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Loose cords and items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. Nightshades were growing outsid
- Concrete And Asphalt Shall Be Prohibited Under Climbing Equi202.08(2)(e)1.
A childs play climber was placed over concrete.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
A health report was not on file for children #1 and #3.
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
Full list of required emergency numbers was not posted.
- No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)1.
Attendance records showed that the operator had 7 children in care from 9am-2pm on June 30, 2025.
- A Vehicle Shall Be Equipped With A Child Safety Alarm That P202.08(9)(p)
1. The Vehicle Is Owned Or Leased By The Operator Or A Contractor Of The Operator.
- No Person May Shut Off A Child Safety Alarm Unless The Drive202.08(9)(q)
No safety alarm was available to ensure children were not left unattended in the vehicle used to transport children. The
- The Child Safety Alarm Shall Be In Good Working Order Each T202.08(9)(r)
No safety alarm is installed in the vehicle used to transport children. The operator stated that transportation was prov
Aug 28, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- A Certified Family Child Care Operator Shall Submit A Comple202.08(1m)(c)
A third party individual was present during the monitoring visit and did not have background check completed before bein
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Nightshades were growing outside in the backyard that was accessible to children.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #1 was missing a health report on file.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Child #1 was in care and was not signed into the attendance sheet.
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