Dreamland Child Care 4
2801 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212 · Milwaukee County
Program
- Type
- Group center
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Ages
- 4 weeks – 12 years, 11 months
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-08:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
- Licensee
- Cassandra Holley
- Contact
- Elerson, Natasha
- Phone
- 414-988-2330
- YoungStar
- 3 Stars
- Regulated since
- 05/06/2019
- DCF IDs
- Facility 2004511 · Provider 0000563650/008
- Official record
- DCF Child Care Finder
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Sep 2, 2026 — Warning Letter
251.055(1)(f) (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 8/26/2026 : Tracking in the infant/Jamaica classroom was not accurate at the time of the monitoring visit; four children were present but only three children were signed in on the attendance sheet, which the center uses for tracking.
- Oct 3, 2023 — Orders Letter
A warning letter is not an enforcement action under Wisconsin law and carries no appeal rights. Orders and forfeitures are enforcement actions and can be appealed.
Inspection visits
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Aug 26, 2026 Licensing visit · 295 rules checked, 9 not met 3 serious
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Illness & medication
The health history and emergency care plan for Child 3 is incomplete. Page 2 of the emergency care plan is missing.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History
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Records & paperwork Serious
Attendance in the infant/Jamaica classroom was not accurate on the day of the monitoring visit; three children were signed in but four children were present.
DCF 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
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Staff background & training
Days and hours worked and in which classroom when used to meet staff-to-child ratio was not accurate on the day of the monitoring visit.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
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Staff background & training
On the day of the monitoring visit, Staff C, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation on file of completing 4 hours of kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition.
DCF 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. — Meal Prep Personnel - Training
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
On the day of the monitoring visit, a child (age 6) was not within sight and sound supervision when the child was allowed to use the bathroom unsupervised.
DCF 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
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Other Serious
Tracking in the infant/Jamaica classroom was not accurate at the time of the monitoring visit; four children were present but only three children were signed in on the attendance sheet, which the center uses for tracking.
DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the bathroom, dry urine was observed in the potty chair.
DCF 251.06(10)(dm)2. — Potty Chairs - Disinfected
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Safety & premises
In the outdoor play space, a plastic slide was placed over turf that had concrete beneath it; concrete and asphalt are prohibited under climbing equipment, swings, and slides.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)8. — Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces
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Supervision & ratios
The refrigerator in the kitchen is not maintained at 40 degrees or below. The refrigerator is at 58 degrees.
DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.b. — Food Storage - Refrigeration Units
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Illness & medication
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Nov 12, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
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Other Serious
The tracking for the infant room was not correct at the time of the visit. There was one child on the tracking but two children in care.
DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure
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Other Serious
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Aug 25, 2025 Licensing visit · 384 rules checked, 6 not met 1 serious
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Records & paperwork
There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 1, 2 &3.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information
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Illness & medication
There was missing information on the health history form for Child 1.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History
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Records & paperwork
There was no documentation of a current health report for Child 1.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
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Staff background & training
There was no documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education for Staff C.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education
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Staff background & training
There was no documentation of the required Mandated Reporter Training for Staff B.
DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
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Safety & premises Serious
The tracking for the children outside in the outdoor playspace was inside the childcare center.
DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 16, 2024 Licensing visit · 680 rules checked, 7 not met
The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.
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Records & paperwork
There Was No Documentation Of A Current Health Report For Child 1.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
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Staff background & training
There Was Only Documentation Of A Tb Test And Not A Health Report For Staff D.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
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Staff background & training
There Was No Documentation Of Continuing Education For Staff D & F.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education
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Staff background & training
There Was No Documentation Of An Orientation For Staff A And An Incomplete Orientation For Staff D.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)8. — Staff Record - Orientation
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Staff background & training
There Was No Documentation Of A Current Mandated Reporter Training For Staff A.
DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
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Safety & premises
There Was A Funnel Ball Game Stand In The Outdoor Play-Space That Was Laying On Its Side With Sharp Edges.
DCF 251.07(3)(a)2. — Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition
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Other
There Was No Documenation Of Changes In Development Every 3 Months For Child 1 & 5.
DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
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Records & paperwork
Get the full file
DCF publishes about 3 years of monitoring. Older history, complaint files and self-reported incidents require a public records request. Wisconsin's public records law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why. Electronic copies are generally free.
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- Send to
- DCF Records Custodian · DCFRecordsRequest@wisconsin.gov · fax (608) 422-7161 · 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
- Copy
- DCF Southeastern Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLSERO@wisconsin.gov · 262-446-7800
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, via the Child Care Finder and the licensed and certified directories. History last read Sep 30, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan.