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4903 N 47TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4417Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool
Licensed capacity
6
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 24 Findings
Most recent: Oct 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
24 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 24 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 29, 20259 Findings9 Important
    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)

      There was no contract on file for the families of children #2-#4 and #8-#9.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)

      There was no documentation on file that the family of children #8-#9 had been notified regarding certification standards

    • Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4

      1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)

      There was no documentation on file that the family of children #8-#9 had been notified regarding liability insurance cov

    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.

      There was no file on site for children #8 or #9.

    • The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)

      Hazards observed in the home included a broken kitchen window, broken window blinds, uncovered electrical outlets and ha

    • Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)

      There was no toilet paper avaialable.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)

      There was no immunization record on file for children #2, #3, #4, #8 or #9.

    • Medications Shall Be Stored So They Are Not Accessible To Ch202.08(4)(f)1.

      Medications were accessible in the bathroom.

  2. Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.

      The Department attempted to gain access to the premises but was unable to on September 25, 2025 and October 8, 2025.

  3. Jan 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Bathrooms, Including Toilets, Sinks, And Potty Chairs, Shall202.08(2)(g)

      The bathroom sink was not draining fully.

    • Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)

      The stove was visibly dirty.

    • A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)

      The correct method to clean and disinfect the diapering surface was not done per operators statements.

  4. Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.

      The Department attempted to gain access to the premises on November 7, 2024 and November 12, 2024 but was unable to.

  5. Jul 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4

      1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)

      A child was signed into care on the day before the visit but not out of care. Per the operator, 2 other children were pr

  6. Jun 25, 20248 Findings8 Important
    • Each Child Shall Have A Personal Clean Sheet Or Blanket Or B202.08(11)(b)

      A child was observed napping on a cot with no sheet or blanket.

    • A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)

      The sleep surfaces for children under the age of 1 year were not safe as they were very loose and wobbly.

    • Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4

      1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.

    • The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)

      There was no smoke detector in the basement of the home.

    • The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)

      Hazards were observed throughout the home.

    • A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)

      Per operators statements, the correct 2-step procedure is not being used to clean and disinfect the diapering surface.

    • The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)

      The operator did have any attendance records since May 2024.

    • No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children I202.08(6)(b)1.

      The operator cared for 7 children on the day of the visit.

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