Tiny Hearts Development Center
4227 N 42ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1617Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Child Transportation Safety (2). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 202512 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals250.055(1)(e)
Children were not supervised by a trained individual. Staff B was alone with the children at the time of the visit. St
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
Staff Cs file does not contain the employees address, date of birth, education, position, previous work experience, in
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff A is signed in as working to meet staff to child ratios at the time of the visit but was not present when we arriv
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Illness250.05(2)(d)1.a.
Staff A, Staff B and Staff C not have documentation on file saying they are free from illness detrimental to children.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Physical Ability250.05(2)(d)1.b.
Staff A, Staff B and Staff C do not have documention of a physical on file.
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
Staff B does not have a Registry Certificate on file at the time of the visit.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Staff B does not have entry level training and has worked in the center for more than 240 hours.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff C does not have documentation of an orientation on file and has been employed for more than a week.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A cord is hanging from a TV which is accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There is flaking/deteriorating paint on the back deck in the outdoor play space. There is also flaking paint on the wall
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The toilet is clogged and has feces in it at the time of the visit.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documention of monthly fire drills for January, February, March, April, May, June and July.
Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department was not able to gain access during attempted visits on July 22,2205 and July 31, 2025.
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
9/3/2024
Sep 3, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Multiple outlets in the infant play area and living room were observed without covers. A string of lights in the backyar
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There was a patch of the toxic plant deadly nightshade along the fence line in the backyard.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There was peeling paint near the backdoor on the milk door.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
The smoke detector was chirping during the visit, indicating it needed a new battery and was not in optimal operating co
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Prior to the day transporting children in care, the licensee shall did not obtain a copy of the driving record for each
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
There was no vehicle inspection on file prior to transporting children.
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