Nylah's Playground
3446 N VEL R PHILLIPS AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1435Childery 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 (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2). None of the 26 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20269 Findings9 Important
- 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 2.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of the person to be notified in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached immediately was not observed
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions250.04(6)(a)1m.e.
Completed documentation of if the child has medical conditions was not observed for Child 2.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of written authorization from the parent indicating that a child has permission to participate in transpor
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Documentation of a health examination for a child who is at least 2 years of age but who is not 5 years of age or older
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of the actual hours a provider worked when used to meet the staff-to-child ratio was not observed during t
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of current CPR certification was not observed for Staff A.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect training was not observed for Staff A.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of at least 15 hours of qualifying, annual, continuing education was not observed for Staff A.
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Daily attendance did not reflect the actual arrival and departure time of all children in care.
Mar 11, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #6 did not have a current health report on file.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child #6 did not have emergency medical care checked on the enrollment form.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B did not have a current TB and health report on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff B did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff file.
- Provider Training - Abusive Head Trauma250.05(3)(g)
Staff B did not have SBS/Abusive Head Trauma on file.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was comet cleaning agent in the bathroom cabinet accessible to children.
- Food Storage, Temperatures250.06(9)(d)
The refrigerator did not have a thermometer to ensure that the temperature is below 40 degrees.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Staff C did not have a current driving record on file. Most current expired in 2024.
Jul 24, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
Staff B has not completed Fundamentals of Family Child Care training required to qualify as a family child care provider
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Staff A working since 3-4-24 has not obtained the required certificate of completion for infant and child CPR.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff B did not complete the required training in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention laws, identification and reporting
- Staff Orientation - Review Of Center Policies & Procedures250.05(4)(a)13.
Orientation for Staff A and B did not include review of center policies and procedures.
- Staff Orientation - Review Of The Chapter250.05(4)(a)14.
Orientation for Staff A and B did not include review of DCF 250 licensing rules.
- Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals250.055(1)(e)
Children in care during the licensing visit were not supervised by a trained provider.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
Electrical outlet on the lower portion of the wall near the bathroom door was not covered.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
Smoke detector is chirping indicating it is not in working order.
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