Dl's Place Childcare Center
6576 N 55TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-5908Childery 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.2 / 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 1 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 1 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 23 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
The contracts on file for children #1-#3 and #5-#6 did not specify the charges for child care.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
There was no file for child #4 who was present in care at the time of the visit.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
There was no health report on file for child #1.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator's Emergency Plan did not include written procedures for fire; a tornado; a flood; extreme outdoor heat or c
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator's written plan did not include procedures for preventing and responding to food and other allergy-related e
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
There were four children in care at the time of the visit only three children were signed in.
Jun 18, 202510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Hazardous items and items marked keep out of reach of children were accessible to children in the kitchen. One outlet wa
- A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be202.08(10)(a)
Meal described by provider did not meet CACFP requirement because fruit, vegetable, and milk components were not served
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
A written contract was not on file for children #1, #2, and #3.
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
There was no Health Report on file for children #3 and #4
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
There was no immunization record on file for children #4.
- A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or202.08(4)(i)
Diapering procedure as described by the provider did not allow for the changing surface to be easily cleaned with soap a
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The provider did not have a written emergency plan.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
The six children in care were not signed in at the time of the visit.
- If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptabl202.08(7)(e)
A time-out was observed lasting longer than three minutes.
Oct 28, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Cond202.08(1m)(a)10.a.
The operator had 7 children in care and had exceed the number of children in care.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Child #1 did not have health report on file and did not have an updated health report on file.
- For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)2.
Child #2 and #3 did not have health report on file and did not have an updated health report on file.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Child #1, #2 and #3 did not have immunization history document on file.
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department was not able to gain access to the premises on June 6, 2024, June 25, 2024 and August 5, 2024.
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The Department was not able to gain access to the premise on June 6, 2024 and June 25, 2024.
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