Camp P.l.a.y.
2454 W MCKINLEY AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-2437Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Child Transportation Safety (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 29 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
Staff did not provide accurate information to the department. Staff said they did not provide transportation. When con
- Insurance - Vehicle Liability251.04(2)(g)1.b.
There is no proof of vehicle insurance at the time of the visit.
- Report - Change In Transportation Services251.04(3)(o)
The center did not report to the Department within 5 calendar days that they will be providing transportation.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 2 and Child 5 do not have documentation of immunizations on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. Several groups of children arrived at the center at the same time but when staf
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
There is no daily attendance for children who are being transported from school to the center.
- Permission - Purpose Of Transport251.08(2)(a)
Child #3 and Child #5 who were transported do not have on file the purpose of the transportation and permission to trans
- Information In Vehicle - Required251.08(3)
Written documentation of, a list of children being transported and a permission and emergency information for each child
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
The are no routes and stops for children transported from school to the center.
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Staff A who provided transportation does not have a drivers orientation prior to transporting children.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A who was transporting children does not have a driving record on file.
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
There is no vehicle inspection for the vehicle children were transported in.
- Vehicle - Front Seat Use251.08(6)(d)
Two children under the age of 13 year old were transported in the front seat.
Aug 20, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #4 does not have a health history form on file.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff A does not document days and hours worked when used to meet ratio.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Sa Training251.05(3)(gr)3.b.
Staff A who prepares meals does not have a one hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no child tracking for a group of 8 children who went to the park.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are loose cords from a TV and gaming device accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is a large amount of peeling/flaking paint on the ceiling.
- Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)
Two windows were open that are not screened at the time of the visit.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
An open package of Oscar Mayer salami was sitting out on a table leftover from lunch.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
A refrigerator used to store food served to children does not have a thermometer.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
Two children napping were not provided an individual sheet and blanket.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
There is not a current menu posted in the kitchen or on the parent board.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book has not been reviewed in the last 6 months.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children did not wash their hands prior to eating snack.
Jul 2, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child #3 did not have authorization for medical treatment in case of emergency.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have current training in CPR. Training expired as of March 2024.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There were cleaning chemicals on low shelves in the area accessible to children. Items were labeled Keep out of reach
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