Dreamland Child Care 4
2801 N VEL R PHILLIPS AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-2317Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking for the infant room was not correct at the time of the visit. There was one child on the tracking but two c
Aug 25, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 1, 2 &3.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
There was missing information on the health history form for Child 1.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
There was no documentation of a current health report for Child 1.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education for Staff C.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was no documentation of the required Mandated Reporter Training for Staff B.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking for the children outside in the outdoor playspace was inside the childcare center.
Sep 16, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
There was no documentation of a current health report for Child 1.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
There was only documentation of a TB test and not a health report for Staff D.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
There was no documentation of continuing education for Staff D & F.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
There was no documentation of an orientation for Staff A and an incomplete orientation for Staff D.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
There was no documentation of a current Mandated Reporter Training for Staff A.
- Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition251.07(3)(a)2.
There was a funnel ball game stand in the outdoor play-space that was laying on its side with sharp edges.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
There was no documenation of changes in development every 3 months for Child 1 & 5.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Mps- Cass ClcCass Street Milwaukee · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Renaissance Child Dev Ctr-MarshallMilwaukee · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Coa Child Care CenterMilwaukee · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Soar Learning Center LlcMilwaukee · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Little Leaders Learning AcademyMilwaukee · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Early Care KnowledgeMilwaukee · 5/5 Childery Rating