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Smarty Pants Dev Center Llc

2535 W CENTER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-1154Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Infants, Preschool
Licensed capacity
28
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 15 Findings
Most recent: May 21, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
    • Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.

      Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

  2. Apr 13, 202611 Findings11 Important
    • Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.

      Child file reviewed did not include a record of physical examination in the file

    • Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.

      Staff file reviewed did not include a current Registry Certificate indicating the staff was qualified for their lead tea

    • Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.

      No documentation was included in the staff file documenting high school graduation

    • Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.

      No certificates or records of continuing education were included in the staff file

    • Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)

      Classroom was tracking two children in care in the room with Staff #1. Three children were in the classroom. A younger c

    • Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.

      A greater than four inch gap was observed in the outdoor play area fence gate

    • Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)

      Sharp splintered wood and exposed screws were observed in the outdoor fence railings

    • Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)

      Collapsed, fallen ceiling tiles were observed in the floor in a space set up as classroom along with small amounts of po

    • Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)

      Flaking paint observed on exterior red railings in outdoor play area, accessible to children in care

    • Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)

      Torn and damaged window screens observed

    • Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)

      Pack n play cribs observed with damaged, torn netting

  3. Feb 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.

      Child 2's health history information did not include triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms to watch for,

    • Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)

      The premises was not maintained in good repair when a damaged door jam was observed on the exterior of the exit door lea

    • Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.

      Opened cereal and vanilla wafers were not stored in sealed, food grade containers and labeled.

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