Lee Lee's Playland Childcare
4414 W MELVINA ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-2435Childery 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.5 / 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Child Transportation Safety (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20265 Findings5 Important
- License Posted & Visible250.04(2)(h)
The license was not posted in a location where parents can see it during the hours of operation, during the monitoring v
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1.b.
Documentation of full names of the child's parents was not observed for Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
Documentation of complete medical conditions for Child 3 was not observed on the Health History Form.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of written authorization from a parent indicating that the child has permission to participate in walking
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Documentation of current CPR certification from an approved provider was not observed for Staff A.
Jan 27, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
There were two children present at the time of the monitoring visit, however, they were not signed in.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff A was not signed in at the time of the licensing visit.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There were several hanging wires on the back of the house in the outdoor play space.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The secondary exit (side door which leads outside) was obstructed with car seats.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A did not have a current driver record report on file; the most recent one on file was dated 11/3/23.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
There was no current vehicle inspection report on file; the one on file was dated 10/25/23.
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department could not gain access to the family child care center to conduct a licensing visit. Visits were attempte
Aug 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Details Are Reported by the Child Care ProvideProvider Reported Details
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