Learn Create and Play Childcare
2645 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2505Childery 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
- 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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