Small Steps Big Dreams Llc
10230 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-5121Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20266 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A who started work on 4/13/26 does not have a caregiver background check to show they are eligible to work at the
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. There is nothing in writing from the childs physician stating the ch
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. Two children who are present are not signed in on the attendance sheets.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A s file does not have a name and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
At the time of the visit staff hours and in which classroom worked is not accurate. Staff A was signed into the toddler
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
At the time of the visit there was no child tracking in the infant room or the toddler room.
Mar 24, 202624 Findings1 Critical23 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There is a bottle of Lysol spray accessible to children in the bathroom.
- Age Range Of Children251.04(1)(b)
Center is providing care for a child outside the age range on the license. The center is licensed to care for children
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The enforcement order dated November 7, 2025 is not posted.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child #4's enrollment form is not marked yes or no for emergency medical consent.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #3 health history does not contain any triggers, steps to follow and identifying staff with specialized training f
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child #4's file does not contain immunization history.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current at the time of the visit as three children who were present at the center were not signed in
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
On 3/24/26 a child who was transported from school and home was not signed out on the transportation attendance record.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff G's file does not contain emergency contact information.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C does not have a physical on file and has been employed since 2019.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not maintaining documentation of their days and hours worked and in which classroom when used to meet ratio.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C does not have documentation of child abuse and neglect training.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff A, Staff B, and Staff D who have been employed at the center for more than a week do not have an orientation on fi
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
There is no paper towel available at the hand washing sink in the preschool room. A child was observed washing his hands
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There is a jump rope tide to a pole, hanging loosely in the outdoor play space. The hanging rope is a strangulation haza
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
The cover plate is missing on an outlet in the preschool room.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
In the outdoor play space the black rubber mats used as the energy absorbing surface is torn up in an area.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There is no record of a monthly fire drill for January or February 2026.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The entrance door (back of the center) is broken and could not be opened during the visit.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There is no documentation that the smoke alarms/fire system was tested monthly in December 2025, January 2026 or Februar
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service cups are not covered in the kitchen.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A container of applesauce that is dated 9/18 was not used within one week of opening and is not in the refrigerator as r
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The thermometer in the freezer is reading at 8 to 10 degrees. Freezers need to be maintained at 0 degrees or below.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There are open boxes of food in the kitchen that are not in a food grade container or zip-type closure.
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