Little Dream Chasers Academy Ii
3511 W LISBON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1954Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 22 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Apr 27, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child health exam reviewed not completed within previous six months as required by rule
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Bare rock and dirt visible under swings and slide. Inadequate mulch under equipment
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Exposed screw and splintered wood observed in mulch barrier accessible to children in care. Additional sharp screw obser
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed on orange wall under television, accessible to children in care
Sep 15, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
There was no health history form on file for Child #2.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
The Child Abuse & Neglect certificate on file for Staff B expired on 9/6/25.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
There were no continuing education hours available for 2024 for Staff A, B or D.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A staff member was not within sight and sound of children when licensor arrived for a monitoring visit. There were six c
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There are cracked floor tiles in the kitchen.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was chipping paint accessible to children on the sink cabinet in the Infant room.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There were loaves of bread and containers of sour cream in the kitchen that were expired.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
At the time of the licensing visit, there were two small children in high chairs who were not strapped in for safety.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log book was observed to have skipped lines.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
The diaper disposal container did not have a plastic liner.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 14, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The following were observed during the monitoring visit on 10/14/24: the vents/fans in the restrooms within the classroo
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was broken.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
The cots in the back classroom were not covered, and were accessible to children in the play area.
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
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