Cre8tive Kidz Learning Center Llc
8028 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-4504Childery 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 22 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
There was inaccurate information documented for staff hours. The licensee had staff hours documented during a time she w
- Report - Convictions, Pending Charges, Other Offenses251.04(3)(g)
The licensee did not report pending charges from 6/7/25.
- Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm251.04(3)(k)1.
The licensee did not report contact with law enforcement related to an arrest and subsequent charges for incident that o
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
A review of the records from 6-1-25 to 6-15-25 showed multiple children missing arrival and departure times.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
From 6-1-25 to at least 11-7-25, there are no records of the classroom assignments where staff worked when counted in ra
Sep 23, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B and C did not have a health report on file.
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff A and B did not have documentation that they met the educational qualifications of their listed positions.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was not evidence of continuing education for staff B and C.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
There was not documentation of a current certificate for CPR for staff B and C.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was not evidence of a current child abuse and neglect certificate for staff B and C.
- Milk & Milk Products251.06(9)(c)2.
Milk in the refrigerator was dated 9-16-25 on 9-23-25.
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
6/9/2025
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
A staff member disclosed that an infant under the age of 1 year old was napping in a crib on a pillow and with a blanket
Sep 6, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
There was not a high school diploma for staff A, B, or C.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no evidence of any continuing education for staff A, B, or C for 2023 through 2024.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A, B, and C did not have a current certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, B, and C did not have a current child abuse and neglect certificate on file.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Several electrical outlets in the infant and toddler rooms lack covers and are accessible to children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The baby gate in the infant room is connected to the wall with exposed screws and hole that is accessible to children.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Lines are skipped in the medical log.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There is no documentation that the medical log book was reviewed in the last six months.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003
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