Smarty Pants Family Care
5644 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-2145Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). None of the 27 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 202510 Findings10 Important
- After Completion Of Preservice Training Under Subd 3., A Chi202.08(1)(b)5.
The operator did not complete any continuing education in the 2023-2024 certification year. The operator completed 2 out
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no contract on file for children #1-#6.
- 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.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
There were no files available for review for the operators own children under the age of 7.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
The carbon monoxide detector for the basement was functional but was located on the ground floor and not installed in th
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The smoke detector for the basement was functional but was located on the ground floor and not installed in the basement
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
A loose cord was accessible in the area where care is provided.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
There was no health report on file for children #1,#2,#7, and #8.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There was no immunization record on file for children #1, #2, and #5.
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
A review of attendance records between 8/24/25-10/7/25 showed that more than 3 children under the age of 7 who are not r
Aug 26, 202515 Findings15 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
The operators CPR certification has expired and there is no current certification for the operator.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no contract on file for children #1-#3.
- 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.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
A review of attendance records from 7/13/25-8/23/25 showed that the total number of children in care at one time exceede
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
There was no carbon monoxide detector on the ground floor. The carbon monoxide detector in the basement was not function
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Loose cords and six uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care is provided. Items labeled keep out of reach o
- Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Haza202.08(2)(e)
A plastic bin in the outdoor area was filled with dirty standing water and toys.
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
Litter was accessible in the outdoor play space.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There was no immunization record on file for child #3.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operators written plan did not include plans in the event of extreme outdoor heat or cold, loss of building services
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
There was no written plan for preventing and responding to allergy-related emergencies.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
At the time of the visit 3 children were in care. An attendance sheet was not available for the week of the visit, and n
- No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3202.08(6)(a)
A review of attendance records from 7/13/25-8/23/25 showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who w
- The Play Equipment Shall Be Constructed In A Sturdy Manner A202.08(8m)(a)2.
A swing with a broken seat was accessible in the outdoor play space and not in good operating condition.
- Prior To The Day A Driver First Transports Children In Care,202.08(9)(f)1.
The operator stated that they had used a third party provider such as Uber or Lyft to transport children to field trips.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department was unable to gain access to the premises on October 9,2024, June 3, 2025, and July 2, 2025. A warning le
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The department was unable to gain access to the premises on 10/9/24 and 6/3/25.
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