Uwm Children's Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 305
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The handle on the refrigerator in the Lilac room was very loose.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the grasshopper room reading 46 degrees. Sunshine room was 45 degrees.
Oct 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Children #1 and #7 did not have documentation of current health report on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child #8 did not have documentation of a current health report on file.
Jun 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage can in the Aspen room did not have a lid and had food waste.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface had rips/tears and was not an easily cleanable surface in several toddler rooms.
Nov 19, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was left without sight and sound supervision in the vestibule for 2 minutes.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
A toddler room was not tracked properly. There were 8 children in a group and one child was left unattended for two min
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
A child was picked up by the back of sweater near the neck line and moved over about 2 feet. The child's feet came off
Nov 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #3 did not have a current health report on file.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A and staff C-G did not have 15 hours of continuing education training on file.
Sep 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
A child had a bruise on right leg that was not reported to parent timely.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
There were children playing in an area of the play space that did not have sight and sound supervision.
Aug 15, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Disclosure Of Personal Information251.04(7)(a)
The luna room had allergies list visible to public.
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
There was paper towel dropping into waste basket.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not 9 inches of mulch under the swings. The slide for school-age children was not in good repair. The rubber
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was manure compost accessible to children in the outdoor space. There was prickly plants in the outdoor space.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was salsa in the school-age room refrigerator that was not covered.