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Ambitious Minds Learning Center
8715 W Fond Du Lac Ave # 17, Milwaukee WI 53225-2014 · License #8000590328-001 · Licensed Group
Contact
- Director
- Hackney, Regina
- Phone
- (414) 892-1676
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 8715 W Fond Du Lac Ave # 17, Milwaukee WI 53225-2014 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts Wisconsin Shares
- Licensed for 49 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation- Violation
251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Child file reviewed did not have the required medical exam documented with the required last six months
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Staff file reviewed did not include current eligible background check
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)4.d. · Staff Record - Educational Qualifications
Staff file identified as a lead teacher included no educational qualifications
- Violation
251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
Staff file reviewed included no record of abusive head trauma training
- Violation
251.055(1)(b) · Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children
Staff in charge of Education Station group did not have lead teacher qualifications as required
- Violation
251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Disinfectant spray accessible to children in care in the Education Station classroom
- Violation
251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint
Flaking paint near damaged and removed baseboard in the infant classroom
- Violation
251.06(4)(g) · Basement & Furnace Room Doors
Furnace room door open and furnace accessible to children in classroom
- Violation
251.06(7)(a) · Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child
Ten children were provided care in the Education Station and there was not 35 square feet of space available for the children in care
- Violation
251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
No six month review of the medical log book
- Violation
251.11(4)(b) · Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
- Violation
251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination for Child 4 was on 10/04/24.
- Violation
251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years as required. The most recent health examination for Child 1 was on 07/22/21.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Violation
251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Staff B does not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center
- Violation
251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training
Staff C, observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of an annual one hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition.
- Violation
251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
2 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the infant room during the visit. Only 1 child was marked in on the tracking record.
- Violation
251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
A 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier with a string and beads attached spelling out the child's name. These beads and string pose a potential choking hazard.
- Violation
251.04(2)(c) · Current, Accurate Information
the licensee reported during a complaint investigation visit on 2/19/2025 that a person identified in a complaint does not work there. During a visit on 2/25/2025, that person was at the center preparing lunch and reported she is a volunteer and has worked as a volunteer at the center for 3 weeks. Current and accurate information was not given about that person working/volunteering at the center.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
During a complaint investigation visit on 2/25/25, a person listed in the complaint was observed preparing lunch. This person did not have a background check listing the person as eligible. This was verified as corrected on 03/13/25.
- Violation
251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training
Staff A, identified as meal preparation staff and observed preparing lunch during a visit on 02/25/25, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation
(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 2/25/2025 : During a complaint investigation visit on 2/25/25, a person listed in the complaint was observed preparing lunch. This person did not have a background check listing the person as eligible. This was verified as corrected on 03/13/25.
- Violation
251.04(2)(m) · Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children
Licensee reported 2 yr old injured 8/23/24 and a 2-yr old injured 9/9/24 -same teacher. Per Licensee, teacher provided no info how 8/23 injury occurred outside of seeing child upset crying by a wagon. On 9/9 parent arrived at 3:59pm. Child was crying and complained about her arm. Teacher said child fell off swing earlier in day and landed on her butt. Licensee said teacher failed to mention the incident to her and did not write an incident report. Per sheriff report, licensee said the children were not supposed to be at that park - against licensee rules for children that age.
- Violation
251.04(4)(a)2. · Parent Notification
On 09/09/24 a child fell off a swing at the park before lunch. Per sheriff report, a worker from another classroom reported observing the child crying and "not acting normal" when seeing child on the playground at approx. 3:20-3:30 PM. Parent picked the child up appox 4 PM; the child was crying and complained her arm hurt. Child's teacher stated she did not know what happened; child said fell off swing set at which point the teacher remembered that happening.
- Violation
251.07(6)(dm)3.a. · Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury
On 9/9/24, a child sustained an injury. A teacher said it happened at a park and that the child fell off a swing. This was not documented in the medical log book.
- Violation
251.04(2)(m) · Violation
(Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children ) on 2/6/2025 : Licensee reported 2 yr old injured 8/23/24 and a 2-yr old injured 9/9/24 -same teacher. Per Licensee, teacher provided no info how 8/23 injury occurred outside of seeing child upset crying by a wagon. On 9/9 parent arrived at 3:59pm. Child was crying and complained about her arm. Teacher said child fell off swing earlier in day and landed on her butt. Licensee said teacher failed to mention the incident to her and did not write an incident report. Per sheriff report, licensee said the children were not supposed to be at that park - against licensee rules for children that age. $500
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 4, 2026 inspection noted: “Child file reviewed did not have the required medical exam documented with the required last six months” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination for Child 4 was on 1…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “the licensee reported during a complaint investigation visit on 2/19/2025 that a person identified in a complaint does not work there. During a visit on 2/25/20…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error