Simms Family Childcare
2930 N 53RD ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1615Childery 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
- 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), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 202511 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
Center lacked an operable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC.
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The current licensing statement (noncompliance) was not posted at the time of licensing visit. Noncompliance statement
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
Licensee failed to report changes in transportation services at least 5 days prior to the change.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
The file for Child 1 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaini
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The file for Child 1 lacked complete enrollment information pertaining to emergency contacts while the child is in care.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing review. A child was present but was not accounted for on the att
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Licensee lacked documentation of current training in Child Abuse and Neglect prevention; the last completed training was
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The premise was not free of potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Nightshade, a deadly plant, was o
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The premise was not free from deteriorating or flaking paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observed
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Center lacked documentation of fire and tornado drills for several months. No fire drills were documented in October 20
- Medical Log Book250.07(6)(b)1.
Center medical log book lacked pages which were numbered.
Sep 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
missing record of actual hours worked. No sign in/out documented.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
CPR certificate expired
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
documentation of fire drills not recorded.
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