Tippytoes to Structure Academy
3366 N 1ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1527Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 23, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information250.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of a completed enrollment form was not observed for a child
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
Documentation of any medical conditions was not observed for a child
- Staff File - Staff Record Form250.05(2)(a)
Documentation of a staff record form was not observed for 2 providers.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Physical Ability250.05(2)(d)1.b.
Documentation of a health exam was not observed for a providers
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of continuing education was not observed for a provider
- Staff File - Orientation250.05(2)(g)
Documentation of orientation was not observed for a provider.
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order250.08(8)(c)
The child safety vehicle alarm is not in working order
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