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Coa Child Care Center
909 E Garfield Ave, Milwaukee WI 53212-3441 · License #2000563592-001 · Licensed Group
Contact
- Director
- Wright, Deborah
- Phone
- (414) 290-7906
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 909 E Garfield Ave, Milwaukee WI 53212-3441 · 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 125 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(2)(m) · Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children
Two staff were observed holding children by their arms. The two children pulled their feet out from under them and the teachers continued to hold their arm, lifting them by their arm to get them on their feet.
- Violation
251.04(6)(a)6. · Child Record - Health History
Child #3 and Child #4 have incomplete heath history forms. Child #3 and child #4 have a known medical condition that is not listed on the health history along with triggers, signs/symptoms, steps to take, when to call parent and when to seek emergency treatment.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information
Staff E's file does not have emergency contact information. Staff E's and Staff G's file does not list reason they left previous position.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
Staff E and Staff F do not have a physical on file and have been employed for more than 30 days.
- Violation
251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Staff B and Staff E do not have documentation of CPR/AED training and have been employed for more than 3 months.
- Violation
251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Staff E does not have documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- Violation
251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training
Staff E who was preparing meals at the time of the visit does not have documentation of 4 hour training in food handling, nutrition, and kitchen sanitation.
- Violation
251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Staff E and Staff F do not have an orientation on file and have been employed for more than one week.
- Violation
251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
There are several cots standing vertically in room 313, accessible to children. This is a hazard as the cots could fall on a child. There are several loose cords accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard.
- Violation
251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
There are several missing and stained ceiling tiles in the hallway due to water damage.
- Violation
251.07(6)(f)1.b. · Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
A bottle of Cough and Mucus medication is not labeled with a child's name.
- Violation
251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
There is no parent medication authorization form for EPI pen for an enrolled children. A parent medication authorization form is expired for an inhaler and cough medication for an enrolled child.
- Violation
251.04(2)(m) · Violation
(Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children ) on 5/12/2026 : Two staff were observed holding children by their arms. The two children pulled their feet out from under them and the teachers continued to hold their arm, lifting them by their arm to get them on their feet.
- Violation
251.08(3)(b) · Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information
Transportation permission and emergency information for each child being transported is not kept in the center vehicle.
- Violation
251.08(3)(c) · Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops
A copy of the scheduled routes and stops is not kept in the center vehicle.
- Violation
251.08(5)(b) · Vehicle Inspection Report
The annual vehicle inspection report is not on a form provided by the department.
- Violation
251.07(6)(dm)2. · Medical Log - Pages & Entries
There are skipped lines on page 2 and page 3 of the medical log book. Entries in the medical log book dated 04/08/25, 04/17/25, 07/07/25, 06/23/25, and 07/18/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. An entry in the medical log book on 06/23/25 is written in pencil.
- Violation
251.07(6)(dm)3.b. · Medical Log - Injury In Care
An incident that occurred on 06/20/25 was not documented in the medical log book until 06/23/25.
- Violation
251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The certificate on file for Staff A expired on 02/21/25.
- Violation
251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
There are several gaps underneath the chain-link fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure that are greater than 4 inches.
- Violation
251.07(6)(f)1.b. · Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
An inhaler being in the Butterflies classroom is attached with a piece of tape to the medication authorization form and is not labeled with the child's name.
- Violation
251.08(4)(b) · Driver Orientation - Requirement
Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driver training in the staff record. The most recent annual driver training for Staff C was taken 04/18/24.
- Violation
251.08(4)(c)1. · Driver Record - Obtain & Review
Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driving record in the staff record. The most recent annual driving record for Staff C was ran on 03/04/24.
- Violation
251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
Staff C does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff C was hired.
- Violation
251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Staff C does not have a written orientation documented on a form initialed and dated by the staff person and trainer.
- Violation
251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
In the Green Turtles room, water spots were observed on several ceiling tiles.
- Violation
251.07(3)(i) · Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment
There are vinyl pillows in the large motor room with tears in the corners of the vinyl exposing foam. This makes the surface not easily cleanable.
- Violation
251.07(4)(e) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
Sleeping mats were observed being stored in the Dolphins classroom. The mats had sheets on them and the mats with sheets were touching.
- Violation
251.07(6)(f)1.a. · Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
In the Rainbow classroom, there is an EpiPen missing an authorization start date. An inhaler in the same classroom is missing an authorization start date. In the Sunshine B classroom, liquid Tylenol and an Epipen being stored in the classroom do not have an authorization start or end date.
- Violation
251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
A parent authorization for Bacitracin ointment being stored in the Rainbow classroom ended 09/09/24. An inhaler being stored in the Rainbow classroom expired September 2024.
- Violation
251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker on 07/24/24, when a child was left alone in the Rainbow room during a tornado drill for 2 minutes 25 seconds.
- Violation
251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
The center's child tracking procedure was not properly adhered to on 07/24/24 when exiting the Rainbow class on 07/24/2024 for a tornado drill. There were 8 children documented on the tracking record but the class exited with 7 children. The tracking was implemented properly once the class was in the designated tornado shelter and the 8th child was retrieved.
- Violation
251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 7/25/2024 : A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker on 07/24/24, when a child was left alone in the Rainbow room during a tornado drill for 2 minutes 25 seconds.
- Violation
251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 7/25/2024 : The center's child tracking procedure was not properly adhered to on 07/24/24 when exiting the Rainbow class on 07/24/2024 for a tornado drill. There were 8 children documented on the tracking record but the class exited with 7 children. The tracking was implemented properly once the class was in the designated tornado shelter and the 8th child was retrieved.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Two staff were observed holding children by their arms. The two children pulled their feet out from under them and the teachers continued to hold their arm, lif…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Transportation permission and emergency information for each child being transported is not kept in the center vehicle.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 21, 2025 inspection noted: “There are skipped lines on page 2 and page 3 of the medical log book. Entries in the medical log book dated 04/08/25, 04/17/25, 07/07/25, 06/23/25, and 07/18/25…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error