The Children's Center Llc
17800 W BLUEMOUND RD, STE U BROOKFIELD, WI 53045-2912Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of an updated child health report, required every six (6) months.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Center lacked documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when used to meet applicable staff-to-chil
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A lacked documentation of biennial Child Abuse and Neglect prevention training at the time of licensing visit.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The outdoor play space lacked at least nine inches of energy absorbing materials under swings slides, and whenever play
- Exit Lights251.06(4)(i)
An exit light, by the main entrance and office, was not lit at the time of visit.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
An infant and toddler intake form lacked documentation of changes in childs development and routines, every three month
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
Staff was observed using their hands to open a diapering container, not utilizing the hands-free mechanism.
Oct 22, 202414 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The medication authorization form for a childs Epi-Pen is not current. The authorization expired on 5/17/24.
- Age Range Of Children251.04(1)(b)
A child who is enrolled at the center is 15 years old. The licensed age group for the center ends when the child turns
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
A child who has a known food allergy does not have a complete health history form. There is no information about the tr
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
A child who was present at the center was not signed in on the attendance sheet.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Several staff who are working to meet staff to child ratios did not document their hours worked.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff E who has been employed for more than 6 months as an assistant teacher does not have documentation of one, non-cre
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Sight and sound supervision was not maintained when two children were observed sitting in a classroom alone while the ch
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center did not follow their child tracking procedure. A child who was present at the center was not on the child tra
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There is not nine inches of required energy absorbing material under the climbing equipment, swings, and slides.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
A climbing structure in the play space is not in good repair due to a large hole in the mesh.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are several loose cords accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The thermometer in the freezer located in the infant room reads at 10 degrees. The freezer needs to be maintained at 0 d
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There is an open bag of Plant-tastic and a container of Puffs that are not dated in the infant room.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The two step procedure to sanitize and disinfect was not followed during the visit. Staff used one disinfectant wipe to
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