The Learning Factory Childcare Llc
934 W CENTER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-3203Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Electric outlets, electrical heating units and hot surfaces, such as pipes, shall be protected by screens or guards so t
Nov 19, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child under age two last physical exam conducted 11/4/24 rather than within the required six month period
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
No child tracking in the two to three year old classroom
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
One staff person was alone with 12 children. Children ranged from 18 months to 3 years and required two staff
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Broken outdoor picnic table with sharp plastic edges accessible to children in care
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed on outdoor play equipment and structures accessible to children in care
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service utensils not stored covered as required by rule
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
No plainly visible thermometer observed in the center refrigerator
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Plastic container of prepared and sliced fruit not dated as required by rule
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of the medical log book conducted as required by rule
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
1/31/2025
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
No qualified lead teach was present and supervising children on second shift
Jan 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff records were not available upon request during the center visit.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Records of which staff were in included in the staff to child ratio in which room were not being maintained and accessib
Nov 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Requested staff records not available for review during the center visit
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
Crib mattresses observed as damaged and not properly maintained in a safe, washable manner as required by rule.
Nov 14, 202414 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
Child observed with multiple unexplained injuries to their head and face documented in the medical log without a report
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Last physical exam conducted in August of 2023
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance records lacked a time of departure for a child in care on the day before the visit. The center had 8 children
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff file reviewed did not include a Registry certificate indicating they were qualified for their current position
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
No documentation of staff completing CAN training in two year period
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
No child tracking in the infant room
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Toxic plants observed growing into the outdoor play area and accessible to children in care
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed on the exterior stairway into the outdoor play area accessible,to children in care
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
No,documentation of drills conducted
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
Smoke detection system sounding alert indicating it was not in proper working order
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills251.06(4)(jm)1.
No documentation of drills or testing
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No documentation of drills or testing
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Last review of the medical log book documented in January of 2024
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Diaper pad torn and incapable of being properly disinfected
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