Creative Dreams Childcare
4585 N 50TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-5130Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 27 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 202617 Findings17 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises250.04(3)(b)
The licensee did not report damage to the premises.
- Report - Construction, Remodeling250.04(3)(c)
The licensee did not report ongoing construction occurring at the center.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Children 1 and 2 did not have emergency contact information listed other than the parents.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Children 1 and 2 did not have authorized pick up people listed other than the parents.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Children 1 and 2's physical exams were expired when they were completed more than two years prior to the visit.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Children 1 and 2 did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate on the day of the visit when the two children in care were not signed in. In addition, two c
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not documented during the week of the visit.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff B's CPR training was not completed via a department approved trainer.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The provider had not implemented a procedure to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care were known
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The permanent enclosure was damaged and no longer complete, when a large section was detached and observed to be leaning
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A cold medication and cough drops were accessible to children in the entry. An opened package of cough drops was accessi
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Potential sources of harm include broken glass on the floor of the front porch where children enter the home. An extensi
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained free from litter and in good repair when the following was observed:
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
No record of food served for the week.
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
Portable cribs were observed to be dirty with stained areas along the top.
Mar 7, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
The fire extiguisher in the home was no longer charged.
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history information for children 1 and 2 were missing information regarding triggers, signs and symptoms to w
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Children 2 and 3 were missing documentation of immunizations.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The CPR certificate for staff A was expired.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A's training in child abuse & neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have documentation of 15 hours in continuing education completed in 2024.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The fence in the outdoor play space was damaged and not complete in a few spots.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
The provider did not have records of meals served.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
Dog excrement was observed in the outdoor play space.
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
Department unable to access the center during attempted visits on 2/20/25 and 2/25/25.
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