Kids Land Learning Center
7918 W CAPITOL DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-1904Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- 90
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 7, 202620 Findings1 Critical19 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Documentation from the department that indicated a child care background check was completed in compliance with the time
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A current enforcement action, from the department, was not posted in the center at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete enrollment information to include the full names of the child's parents was not observed for C
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Authorization from the parent for the child to participate in walking and transported field trips was not observed for C
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance was not observed for Child 2 and Child 3.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Documentation of a physical examination completed within 30 days of the person's hire date was not observed for Staff B,
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Documentation of educational qualifications was not observed for Staff B.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-ratio was not ob
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff B.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of training on preventing abusive head trauma prior to beginning to work with children was n
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of current training in infant and child CPR with the use of AED was not observed for Staff A.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
The center failed to have at least one child care teacher supervise each group of children when Staff B and Staff C, who
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
The center failed to have a minimum clearance of 3 feet when an exit was obstructed by the center's 10-seat stroller.
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
A tray of single serve utensils and other utensils were not maintained in a sanitary condition when the utensils were st
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The white refrigerator's freezer unit was not maintained at 0 degrees or lower and was measured at 10 degrees during the
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in the South Infant Classroom were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when the cots were uncovered with a pa
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The current menu was not posted in the kitchen during the monitoring visit.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Documentation of the director's review of injuries with staff every six months was not observed. The last review was in
- Permission & Emergency Information251.08(2)
Complete documentation of a procedure to follow if no one is available at the child's destination/drop-off was not obser
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Documentation of training in infant and toddler care was not observed for Staff B, who was observed providing care for c
Nov 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
The staff failed to maintain a file for each employee when an employee file was not observed for Staff D.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff B and Staff C.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma was not observed for Staff A.
- Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report251.06(1)(a)
The center failed to maintain a building inspection report that specifies that the building meets WI commercial building
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Documentation of a current physical examination was not observed for Child 4.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma was not observed for Staff B.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
An opened bag of ABC Veggie Bites were not stored in a bag with zip-type closures, metal, glass, or food grade plastic c
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