Tippy Toes to Footprints Lrng Ctr
2967 N 57TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1536Childery 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.5 / 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Building & Premises Safety (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
A 4th visit was attempted . Doorbell was rang multiple times as well as knocking on the door. The licensee had emailed t
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
2/27/2026
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Visit was attempted, Door bell rung, knocked on door as well without response.
Oct 8, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The results from the previous monitoring visit (5/28/2025) were not posted and provider could not find them in the resid
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
During licensing visit, provider stated children have been in care this week but there is no attendance form on file for
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
For the current week, the licensee stated there were children in care but there is no documentation indicating the provi
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff B, the licensee, does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training certificate on file for
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Staff A, identified as the emergency backup provider, does not have documentation of abusive head trauma training on fil
- Emergency Back-Up Provider - Orientation250.05(4)(b)
The individual identified as the emergency backup provider does not have documentation of a staff orientation form on fi
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff B, the licensee, does not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education on file for review for the previo
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A plastic container of body wash was observed in the bathroom on the tub surround that was accessible to children.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
String lighting was on the fence in the outdoor play space. Several of the glass bulbs were broken and on the ground pr
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
There was litter on the ground in the outdoor play space.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The hallway exit leading to the outdoor play space was obstructed with a bag of clothing.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The thermometer in the kitchen freezer was not working.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
The pad was not secured to the bottom of the pack and play.
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The department was not able to gain access to the facility on 8/20/25 and 9/4/25.
May 28, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child#3 and 4 did not have a completed health history information form on file for review.
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Child #3 and 4 did not have documentation of a health report/physical examination on file for review.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #3 did not have an immunization history on file for review.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
three children in attendance during licensing visit were not signed in on the attendance log.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial mandated reporter training on file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A does not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education on file for review for the prior year.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An outlet plug cover was missing under the musical keyboard in the front room.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A red gas container was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center did not have documentation of a tornado drill being conducted in April nor was there documentation of fire dr
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There was no documentation of smoke detector drills being completed.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not working.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
A child was playing with a toy that required batteries but the batteries were not installed.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There was a small trampoline in the outdoor play space that was accessible to children.
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