Tammy's Way Child Care
4040 N 72ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1034Childery 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 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 1, under the age of two, did not have documentation on file of a health exam completed within the previous six mon
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 5 did not have immunizations on file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A did not have documentation available of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
Oct 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Broken glass was accessible to children in a window well near the front entrance. Damaged wood with splintered, sharp ed
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained in good repair when broken glass was observed in a window well on the side of the home.
Mar 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child 2 did not have an emergency contact listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child 2 & 3 did not have physician information listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child 1 did not have a completed health history form available for review
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child 1 did not have a completed health report available for review in file
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Staff and children in care was not documented on attendance form during monitoring visit
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
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