Linda Jean Learn and Play Ctr
5874 N 72ND ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-1822Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 22 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
There is no health history information and emergency care plan on file for Child 1 and Child 2.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
There is no written authorization on file from the parent indicating that Child 1 and Child 2 has permission to particip
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 and Child 2 do not have immunization history on file and have been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment is not on file for Child 1 and Child 2.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance was not accurate on the day of the licensing visit. There were 5 children present but only 4 children sig
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
In the bathroom, rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlock
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the outdoor play space, nails were observed sticking out of the wooden fence, accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
An outlet box in the hallway leading to the outdoor play space is missing a plastic cover guard.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There is a large trampoline in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. **A lock was added to the net, making the
- Medical Log Book250.07(6)(b)1.
The medical log book is not numbered and not all the pages in the book are lined.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 10, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
Enforcement order and Imposed Plan of Correction dated 12/13/23 was not posted.
- Items Posted - Visible To Parents250.04(2)(i)2.
The child care license, monitoring results from a visit on 12/13/22, and noncompliance statements dated 11/24/23 and 12/
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff A and B do not have the required physical exam on file and have been working at the center for more than 30 days.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The CPR certificate on file for Staff B was not a course from a department approved provider.
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Staff B did not have documentation of completing training in Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma prior to beginning
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
In the outdoor play space, the fence had a gap larger than 4 inches.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An electrical plug outlet on the wall in the front room hear the window, was missing a child safety guard cover.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There was no documentation that monthly fire and tornado drills were conducted in May 2024.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation demonstrating that the required monthly smoke detector testing was conducted in May 2024.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There is a large trampoline located in the outdoor play space and a small trampoline located in the front room that are
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