Tooty's Learning Center
5874 N 78TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1709Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/29/2025
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of continuing education hours was not observed for 2 providers.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Documentation of education qualifications was not observed for a provider.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for 2 providers.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
Documentation of radon testing was not complete
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
A smoke detector was heard chirping, indicating batteries need to be changed.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
A full sized basketball hoop was on its side in the outdoor play space.
Nov 6, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of an emergency contact was not observed for 2 children
- Child Record - Physical Exam250.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of a health exam was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Documentation of immunizations was not observed for 3 children
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education was not observed.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of a current mandated reporter training was not observed for a provider
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Air freshener in the bathroom labeled Keep Out Of Reach Of Children was accessible to children in care.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Deteriorating paint was observed on the exterior front door frame.
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