The Giving Tree Dev Center Llc
6725 W BURLEIGH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1319Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Medication Administration (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 28 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history information on file for Child #3, #4, and #8 is incomplete. The health history questions (#2-8) for C
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child #4 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A does not have documentation of completing training in shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma a prior to workin
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A started working in July 2025 and has not completed the required child abuse and neglect training.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff working as the centers meal prep personnel does not have documentation of completing at least 4 hours of training
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The centers tracking procedures were not followed, when on 8/21/25, 5 children were present in the Pea Pods 2 room but 4
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
In the outdoor play space, a Big Flyer Tricycle was missing the adjustable seat and a ride-on plastic horse was missing
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical outlet in the Pea Pods 2 room was missing a child proof outlet guard.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage container in the outdoor play space does not contain a tight fitting cover.
- Medical Log - Medication Administration251.07(6)(dm)3.c
A child care worker shall record in the medical log book any medication dispensed to a child, on the date the medication
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book was not reviewed in the past 6 months; the most recent review date occurred on 1/16/25.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication authorization observed on the premise does not have a start and end date on the form.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
In the Pea Pods 2 room, a 7 week old was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib on. **The bib was removed during the mon
Sep 19, 202414 Findings14 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
There was no record for Child 4 of having a physical exam in the past 6 months. The last exam was in December 2023.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The health report for Staff C did not indicate Staff C is free from illnesses and physically able to work with children.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The CPR certificate on file for Staff D was not a course from a department approved provider.
- Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces251.06(11)(b)8.
A plastic slide in the outdoor play space was over concrete and accessible to children. **This was verified as corrected
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical heating unit observed on the floor in the Pea Pods 2 room was on, at 85 degrees, and was accessible to chi
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint was observed on the wall in the Pea Pods room and accessible to children.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
In the Pea Pods 2 room, a package of Melties Beech Nuts was observed opened and exceeded the suggested use by date on th
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
In the Pea Pods room, childrens individual bedding was hanging over the edge of the cot, touching another childs beddi
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log book was not updated within the last 6 months; the most recent review date occurred on 8/28/23. **This w
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication (Childrens Tylenol) observed in the Pea Pods room was not labeled with the childs name.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medication (Childrens Tylenol and prescription eye drops), observed on the premises, lacked a current written authoriza
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
In the Pea Pods room, under 2 intake forms were completed but forms were not on file in the same room as the children.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
In the Pea Pods 2 room, an infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a bib on. There was also a stuffed animal in
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
In the Pea Pods 2 room, two containers of baby formula brought from home were not dated to ensure freshness and one cont
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