Smart and Bright Childcare
6561 N 55TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-5907Childery 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1.b.
Documentation of both parental/guardian's names was not observed for Child 3.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of complete emergency contact information was not observed for Child 3.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Documentation of the child's physician or medical facility was not observed for Child 1 and Child 2.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of written authorization from a parent indicating permission to participate in field trips and off premise
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation that Child 1 and Child 2's immunization history was in compliance was not observed during the monitoring v
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The center failed to maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance when none of the children present w
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The licensee did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in car
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Three electric outlets were uncovered and not protected so that children cannot touch them.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a shelf and in an area accessible to children.
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
IL could not verify the immunization history for a child enrolled for over 30 days in the program as of 12/1/2024.
Dec 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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