The Nurturing Nook Glendale
4425 N PORT WASHINGTON RD, GLENDALE, WI 53212-1082Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per observation of video footage, on 3/25/26 Staff A is observed alone in the Playful Penguins classroom caring for a gr
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
All information provided to the department was not current and accurate when an incident report signed by the Center Dir
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Per observation of video footage, on 3/25/26 Staff A uses one hand placed around an infant's upper arm to start picking
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
The center administrator failed to notify parents immediately and provide sufficient detail to reasonably aprise the par
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On 3/25/26, per observation of video footage, minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met in the Playful Penguins classro
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
A "Sejoy" high chair was not used in accordance with all manufacturer's instructions that may affect the safety of child
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
A high chair tray insert was not washed and sanitized before each use. Per video footage on 3/25/26, the insert is obser
Mar 20, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Per observation of video footage, on 3/18/26, the Center Director (Staff B) is observed alone in the Busy Bees classroom
- Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed251.04(4)(a)2.b.
On 3/18/26 at 7:57 AM an 18 month old toddler in the Busy Bees classroom became entangled in a drawstring bag that wrapp
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
Personal information regarding children is disclosed when a laminated sheet entitled "Diaper Cream Instructions" contain
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 3/18/26 in the Busy Bees classroom, per observation of video footage, at 7:57 AM an 18 month old toddler's neck becom
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Per observation of video footage from the Busy Bees Classroom on 3/18/26, a drawstring bag and a red, plastic Sendik's
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A tub of Aquaphor is observed accessible to children in a plastic basket on top of a storage bin in the Busy Bees classr
- Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary251.06(9)(a)2.
The interiors of two freezers in the center kitchen are not maintained in a sanitary condition. Food spills and pieces o
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
USDA minimum meal requirements are not always met per a review of the March 2026 center menu. For example, two snack com
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
An entry on page 48 of the medical log book for the Busy Bees Classroom is observed to have been written in pencil rathe
- Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children251.09(2)(a)
On 3/18/26, per observation of video footage, the Center Director fails to respond to an 18 month old who cries for appr
Aug 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 5 did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication in the Rising Stars room did not have a current authorization when the authorization was expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A bottle in the Penguin room was not labeled with the child's name and dated.
Jan 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A's training on child abuse and neglect reporting, laws and identification was expired.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the Busy Bees room had not been reviewed in the previous six months.
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
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