Play N Learn Child Care Center
3424 N 45TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3329Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff File - Registry Certificate250.05(2)(e)1.
Documentation of registry certificate was not observed for Staff B.
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Documentation of Infant/Child CPR with the use of AED from an approved department agency trainer was not observed for St
Jul 24, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
Child #1 and #2 have health forms that are not signed by the parent.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Child #2 does not have field trip permission from the parent on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #1 does not have the required 6 month follow up physical exam on file. Last physical on file was dated 8/2023
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #3 does not have the required updated 2 year physical on file. Last physical was dated 2/22
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #3 does not have immunization history on file.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child #1 and #2 do not have emergency permission for medical treatment to be sought in case of an emergency.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Licensee has not completed the biennial training in child abuse and neglect prevention, laws and reporting procedures. L
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
Outdoor enclosure was missing a board, leaving an opening of more than 4 inches,
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There is a board from the outdoor fence with sharp nails sticking out by the side of the house.
- Leftover Food250.06(9)(e)
A plate of left-over corned beef was not dated or covered in the refrigerator.
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