Learn Create and Play Childcare
2645 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2505Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Child Transportation Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 26 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 2, 202522 Findings1 Critical21 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There is a container of Clorox wipes accessible to children. There is an open bag of salt/Icy Melt by front door. Both
- Report - Change In Transportation Services250.04(3)(j)
The center did not report a change in transportation services to the department prior to transporting.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child #3's file does not contain emergency contact information.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child #3's file does not contain the name, address or phone number for physician/medical facility.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child's 3#'s file does not indicate yes or no for consent for emergency medical treatment.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. On 8/29/25, 9/3/25, 9/4/25, 9/5/25, 9/24/25, 9/25/25, 9/26/25 and 10/1/25 child
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
None of the staff document the days and hours worked when used to meet ratio.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff A, Staff C and Staff D do no have training in infant/child CPR/AED within three months of being hired.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff D does not have current training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired in September 2025.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff D was not given an orientation prior to beginning work with children. The orientation on file is from a previous
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
There is no child tracking on the vehicle for two children who where transported the morning of the visit.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There are lose cords accessible to children. Loose cords pose a strangulation hazard.
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
There is flaking/deteriorating paint accessible to children in the outdoor play space on the house next door.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There was no monthly fire drill conducted in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, or September.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
There are no record of meals or snacks served.
- Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendatio250.07(3)(a)5.
An infant observed in a bouncy seat was not strapped in per manufacttuer instructions.
- Pets & Animals - Excrement250.07(7)(g)
There are numerous piles of dog feces throughout the outdoor play space.
- Permission And Emergency Information250.08(2)
Prior to transporting children the center failed to obtain signed permission from the parent for transportation and emer
- Required Information For Each Trip250.08(3)
The licensee failed to ensure that written documentation which includes the list of names children who are transported,
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Staff B who transports children does not have a driving record on file prior to transporting children.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
The vehicle used to transport children does not have a vehicle safety inspection on file.
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed250.08(8)(a)
A mini van used to transport children does not have a vehicle alarm.
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
11/19/2024
Oct 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
IL was not able to verify any emergency drills practiced since opening 6/2024 as of 10/18/2024; tracker was blank.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
IL was not to verify any testing of the smoke detectors since opening 6/2024 as of today's visit 10/18/2024.
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