Simon Says Early Lrng Center Llc
5001 W MILL RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1410Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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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