Imagination Playground Llc
5244 N 35TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4704Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 20 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Previous monitoring results were not posted in childcare center
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Children in care were not accurately documented on daily attendance
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff D did not have a CPR certificate or documentation of completion in file for review
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
Paper towel was not accessible to children in care
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Outlets were observed not protected by covers
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center251.12(2)(a)
The Department attempted to inspect the child care center but was unable to because a gate to access the front door was
Nov 21, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 2 & 4 did not have first day of attendance date listed on enrollment form
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1-4 & 8 did not have immunization records or documentation in file for review
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff F did not have a staff record form or application in file for review
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have a complete health report in file for review
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Staff A,B & C did not have documents of educational requirements in file for review
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff A,B C & F did not have a high school diploma, certificate or documentation in file for review
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff F did not have a complete staff record form or application in file for review
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A,B and C did not have a certificate or documentation of completion of AHT
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff F did not have a CPR certificate or documentation in file for review
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff observed serving children in care did not have any documentation of required training available for review
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child tracking procedures were not implemented to children in care
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
Under bathroom sink was not sanitary or locked and was accessible to children in care
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Thermometer in freezer was not visible for accurate temp readiing
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