The Safe Haven Development Center
9001 W THURSTON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-2838Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A does not have documentation of a department-approved course in infant and child CPR and AED use.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There was a sharp screw sticking out of a shelf in the infant room. This was corrected during the visit and the screw w
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
A radon test has not been conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of this subd. 1., which went into ef
- Required Information - Route And Stops250.08(3)(c)
Transportation routes and scheduled stops are not available for licensing review.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A, identified as the driver, does not have documentation of an annual driver record. This was verified as correct
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
4/10/2025
Apr 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Heath Exam Report250.04(6)(a)4.d.
Documentation of a dated exam was not observed for 2 children.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation of immunizations was not observed for 2 children.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Documentation of attendance was not observed. Last documented attendance was observed for 4/5/25.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for a provider.
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
Required skim or 1% milk was not observed
Oct 16, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of field trip permission, including walks, was not observed for 1 child.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Documentation of consent for emergency medical care was not observed for a child.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Documentation of meals and snacks served were not observed.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
A small trampoline was observed in the center and accessible to children in care.
- Medical Log Book - Evidence Of Injuries Received In Or Out O250.07(6)(b)3.a.
Injuries a child arrives with are not being documented in the medical log book.
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