Imagination Playground Llc
5244 N 35TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4704Childery 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.3 / 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
- 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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