Tendercare Christian Childcare Center
5229 W CAPITOL DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-2353Childery 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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child file reviewed did not have a health exam report completed in the required six month period
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Damaged railroad ties with exposed spikes observed in playground area as a tripping hazard
- Use Of Universal Precautions251.07(6)(g)5.
Staff did not follow precautions when addressing child injuries in the outdoor play area. Child was observed bleeding
Jan 16, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
Center staff were informed of parent allegations regarding potential abuse of a three year old child by staff employed b
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff failed to take any adequate measures to guide child's behavior and prevent harm. The child was clearly observed cl
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Medical log entry dated 12/16/25 not signed or initialed as required by rule
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The CPR certificate for staff A was incomplete when the skills session had not been completed.
Mar 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not maintained in good repair when a broken cupboard door was observed in the mobile infant room.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
An over the counter saline spray in the little toddlers room had an expired authorization.
Nov 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On October 25, 2024, a four year old child was not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when the child was left
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not implemented in the fish room on October 25, 2024 when a four year old child was left on the playground
Sep 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 9/4/24, children in the fish room were not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when the sole staff person su
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
On 9/4/24, a staff person in the fish room used verbally abusive language toward children in care when she was heard in
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