Crescent Learning Center
801 W LAYTON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-2426Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 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 4 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
- 94
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 20 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 3 and Child 4 had incomplete enrollment information available for review at the time of the monitoring visit. The
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 did not have records of immunizations available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff A has no documentation for Continuing Education for the year of 2025 available for review at the time of the monit
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Infant and Toddler intakes for one child reviewed was not updated within the past three months.
Aug 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination report at least once every 6 months. The most rec
Feb 3, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
An enforcement dated 01/10/25 is not posted at the center.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) were not at a depth of 9 inches which is required under play and climbin
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Several strands of white string were observed securing a plastic barrier to a crib. The strings were hanging down over
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
In the Little Duckling classroom, crackers were observed in a bag with a zip-type closure, but was not labeled. This wa
- Cleaning & Protecting Superficial Wounds251.07(6)(j)6.
On 01/30/25, a child received superficial wounds after falling outside while transitioning inside of the building. The
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
During the visit, 3 infants were observed sleeping with blankets. 2 of those children were also sleeping with a boppy p
Sep 23, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment251.07(2)(e)1.
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a staff member was observed slapping her
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A staff member was informed by a child's parents to call 911 when the child's lips turned blue and was shaking. This was
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history and emergency care plan for Child 1 is inaccurate, when Child 1 was disenrolled from the center, and
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a staff member was observed vacuuming the
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a staff member was observed dragging a ch
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a child was observed not washing their ha
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a staff member was observed not washing t
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
After reviewing video camera footage for the Teddy Bear classroom on 09/17/24, a staff member was observed not cleaning
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety251.09(4)(a)4.
On 09/17/24, a child is observed on video climbing up on to the diaper changing table while the staff member who is chan
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