The Learning Palace Llc
8749 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-2014Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for Child 5.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center failed to maintain current, accurate written record of the daily attendance when 15 children were signed in t
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of current CPR training from an approved agency provider was not observed for Staff C.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center failed to adhere to a procedure to ensure the number and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigne
Aug 18, 202517 Findings17 Important
- Department Notices Posted251.04(2)(L)1.b.
The Department notice of enforcement action was not posted during the monitoring visit.
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
The fan in the bathroom was full of debris and not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
A chair, in the outdoor play space was observed with unraveling/loose materials. Areas of the fence had protruding wires
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a pack of opened wipes on a table in the 2 year old classroom. A door labeled tornado shelter, was unlocked,
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There was water coming from a hole in the ground, at the entrance of the preschool and school age classrooms.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was chipping paint on a changing table and chipping paint at the entrance of the infant classroom.
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
There was a broom, near the handwashing station in the 2 year old classroom, a broom in the preschool classroom and a mo
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The diaper pail in the infant classroom was open and contained soiled diapers.
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
An exit in the infant classroom was obstructed by toys.
- Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary251.06(9)(a)2.
The refrigerator, in the kitchen, was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition when there were uncleaned spills
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was expired infant sweet potatoes baby food and opened expired infant puffs in the kitchen.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the infant classroom was not maintained at 40 degrees or lower when the refrigerator was at 46 degre
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There were open crackers not stored in a bag with a zip-type closure, opened Goldfish crackers, graham crackers and vari
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
There was an infant bouncer chair, in the infant classroom, and a chair in the outdoor space that were unclean.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in the preschool and school age classrooms were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots where uncovered
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documentation of changes in a child's development were not updated every three months in the infant classroom and for a
- Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food251.09(3)(a)10.
Opened rice cereal dated 5/29/2025 and open expired Enfamil formula dated 6/11/25 was observed in the infant room.
Feb 25, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a cabinet that was not locked and had a battery inside that was accessible to children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The bean bag chair was broken and had interior beads on the floor. The sink in the toddler room was not working. Water
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage can in the school-age room did not have a lid and there was food waste accessible.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
There was leftover food in the refrigerator that was not dated. There was infant cereal that was not dated after openin
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The temperature in the refrigerator located in the infant room was at 54 degrees. There was milk in the refrigerator.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There was open veggie straws in the kitchen cabinet that were not sealed in a zip-type container to ensure freshness.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
There was no menu posted in the kitchen.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The intake under two forms were not updated every three months in the infant room.
- Infant & Toddler - Bedding251.09(1)(k)
The sheets in the infant crib were not tucked tightly under the mattress.
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