The Color Books Lrng Academy Llc
7261 W APPLETON AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-1932Childery 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
- 42
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 202618 Findings18 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
Center failed to report damage to the premise within 24 hours of the occurrence. The front door of the facility was obs
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
The file for Child 2 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The form lacked information pertaini
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
The file for Child 5 lacked authorization from the parent for the child to arrive or depart from the center via school b
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The file for Child 4 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan at the time of licensing review. The file
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of immunization history compliance.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The file for Child 3 lacked a health examination upon review. Child has been enrolled at the center for longer than 3 m
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
The file for Child 1 lacked an updated child health report upon licensing review. Child is at least 2 years of age and u
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff files lacked documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
The files for Staff 1 and Staff 2 lacked documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space enclosure contained open areas greater than 4 inches. A gate to the side unit was unable to be f
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. The outdoor play space containe
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The front entrance door of the facility was observed with broken, spidered glass.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The premise was not free from flaking or deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking and deteriorating p
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
A fire extinguisher on the premise was not in operable condition. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed wit
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
Food at the facility was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. Multiple
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Dry foods, including an open boxes of cereal and mashed potato flakes, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Sleeping surfaces, including nap mats, were not washable at the time of licensing visit. Nap mats were observed with la
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books at the facility lacked documentation of a review within the past six months to ensure all preventative
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
5/15/2025
May 15, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
A copy of the current enforcement was not posted
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Documentation of attendance was not accurate when an employee was observed writing in a child arriving an hour prior as
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of CPR from a DCF approved trainer was not observed for an employee.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Close supervision was not maintained when an employee left a classroom unattended to answer the door. A child was also o
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not available in a classroom for a group of children.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers251.06(2)(p)1.b.
Documentation of radon test results was not observed.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Nap mats were observed with large tears, exposing padding.
Feb 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Insurance - General Liability251.04(2)(g)1.a.
The center does not have current insurance coverage. The center last had insurance coverage September of 2024.
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The current open Order was posted.
- Report - Plan Of Correction251.04(3)(f)
The licensee failed to return the plan of correction for the noncompliance statement and correction plan issues on 10/30
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent (place of employment and phone number) was not observed for 2
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