Dreamland Child Care 1
9171 N 76TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-1905Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
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), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
The supply closet door was not locked and there were cleaning supplies accessible to children.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The attendance was incorrect at the time of the visit. There were 14 kids in care but only 13 listed on the attendance.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking was not accurate at the time of the visit.There were 13 children on the tracking paper but 14 children were
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was a bracket broken off the railroad ties in the outdoor playspace. There were spills in the refrigerator from fo
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
There was a garbage can in the classroom that contained food with no lid.
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
There was food in the refrigerator that was not labeled with a date.
Mar 20, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child record form for Child #1.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
There was no documentation of treatment on the health history form for Child #4.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
There was no emergency contact information on the staff record form for Staff A.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
There was no documentation of a completed CPR/First Aid Training by an approved trainer.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
There was no documentation of a current menu on the parent board by the front door.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There were two bottles in the refrigerator that werent labeled with a name and date.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 003
Oct 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The center received an enforcement from the last visit and it wasnt be posted on the parent board as required.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
The teacher was restricting movement of three toddlers that were placed in pack n plays so she could sweep the classroom
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