Simon Says Early Lrng Center Llc
5001 W MILL RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1410Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Upon licensing arrival, three infants were observed sleeping in bouncy chairs. Two children were moved to cribs, one ch
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Center lacked accurate documentation of staff days and hours worked when used to meet applicable staff-to-child ratios.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A blanket authorization was observed on the premise, exceeding the length of time specified on the label. Authorization
Feb 2, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premise was not in good repair at the time of licensing visit. The men's bathroom sink, in the main hallway, was obs
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Exits and exit passageways did not have a minimum clear width of three feet and were unobstructed by objects. An art ea
- Tables & Seating - Height & Size251.07(3)(g)
Tables and seating in the two-year-old room was not scaled to the proper height and size for the childrens comfort and
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Eating surfaces in the two-year-old room were not washed and sanitized before use. Children were observed sitting at th
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Three entries in the medical log book, from 8/27/25, 11/12/25, and 12/10/25, were not signed or initialed by the person
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
An incomplete medication authorization form was observed on the premise at the time of licensing visit. Form lacked a s
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child care workers did not document changes in a childs development and routines every three months, based on discussio
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
An open container of formula, brought from home and located in a childs cubby, was not labeled or dated.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
The diaper container in the two-year-old room was not hands free at the time of licensing visit. The room contained a
Oct 7, 202518 Findings18 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
licensee failed to provide current and accurate information when she denied providing transportation numerous times. Li
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Monitoring results from a visit on 8/6/25 is not posted at the center.
- Report - Change In Transportation Services251.04(3)(o)
The department was not notified of a change in transportation services, at least 5 days prior to the change.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history and emergency care plan on file for Child 1 and Child 2 is incomplete. Child 1 has multiple medical c
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
On 10/7/25, there were 7 children signed in but only 5 children present.
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
Daily attendance is not being maintained for children that are being transported by the center.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. A review of staff hours show
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training on file was
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
The staff orientation checklist on file for Staff E is incomplete; staff did not initial and date the form.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff A left an infant alone when moving another infant to the one year old room. Staff A then left that infant alone to
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 10/7/25, a group of two infants in the infant room were not supervised by a qualified child care teacher.
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
On 10/7/25, a qualified assistant child care teacher (staff A) was providing sole supervision to two children outside of
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The centers tracking procedures were not followed on 10/7/25. There was no child tracking in the toddler old room and th
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In the infant room, cords were hanging loose and accessible to children.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An outlet in the infant room is missing a protected outlet guard.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
Leftover food from the day prior is not dated.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Cereal (Kix) is not being stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers.
- Food - Thawing251.06(9)(f)5.
Frozen meat was observed thawing on the kitchen counter.
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