Ella Bellas Learn and Play Academy
2428 N 34TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-3028Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of biennial training in child abuse and neglect prevention.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure of at least four feet. The enclosure measured 3'5" by the rear gate
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Brown paint was observed
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
Center lacked documentation of a current radon test.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
Smoke detectors were observed chirping throughout licensing visit.
Apr 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces250.06(11)(b)5.
There was a large gap in the upper part of the fence facing the back side.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There were no documented plan practice for January, February, March and April of 2025.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
The record was missing/blank for all of 2025.
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
11/20/2024
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