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Collins Academy

1115 S 7Th St, Milwaukee WI 53204-2329 · License #1000586101-003 · Licensed Group

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Capacity 70 childrenAges 1 mo – 14 yrLast inspected Feb 24, 2026
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Collins, Tanisha
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1115 S 7Th St, Milwaukee WI 53204-2329 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 70 children
20
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Wisconsin DCF
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.0
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Feb 24, 2026 — Licensing
16 violations cited · view state record
16 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)6m. · Child Record - Immunization History

    Child 1 did not have immunizations available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    Child 1 did not have a health examination on file and available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    Child 4 does not have a health examination available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff B did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the Center.

  • Violation

    251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

    Staff A (driver) did not have Abusive Head Trauma training available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children

    Children were not properly supervised on February 12, 2026 when a child was bit by another child and a child bit themselves multiple times. An assigned caregiver had left the room and the 2nd caregiver was occupied doing other things, not providing direct care and supervision to the children. There were three young males that ran to the bathroom without proper sight and sound supervision during the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

    A child care teacher was not present in a room when a child bit another child. The teacher was outside of the classroom and there was only an assistant teacher present in the room at the time of the occurrence.

  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

    The tracking system being implemented at the time of the monitoring visit failed. There were sixteen children being tracking in a mixed age group classroom. There were twelve children present at the time.

  • Violation

    251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

    A cleaning closet door was open with cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children inside; accessible to children in care.

  • Violation

    251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food

    Infant/toddler food that was opened was not labeled with the date of opening. The container reads to use within one month after opening.

  • Violation

    251.07(1)(e)2. · Child-Selected Activities

    A child was placed within a table seat and not provided with anything to do. Child ultimately began biting himself.

  • Violation

    251.09(1)(j) · Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings

    Pack and Plays mattress utilized for infant sleep was not tight fitting during the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection

    The diaper changing surface was not disinfected after a diaper change.

  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area

    The mixed age classroom did not have a self contained sink for handwashing after diaper changing (diapering of a two year old).

  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Violation

    (Supervision Of Children ) on 2/24/2026 : Children were not properly supervised on February 12, 2026 when a child was bit by another child and a child bit themselves multiple times. An assigned caregiver had left the room and the 2nd caregiver was occupied doing other things, not providing direct care and supervision to the children. There were three young males that ran to the bathroom without proper sight and sound supervision during the monitoring visit.

  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Violation

    (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 2/24/2026 : The tracking system being implemented at the time of the monitoring visit failed. There were sixteen children being tracking in a mixed age group classroom. There were twelve children present at the time.

Aug 7, 2025 — Licensing
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    251.06(9)(c)4. · Canned Food

    A dented can of fruit was observed in the kitchen.

  • Violation

    251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food

    A box of instant mashed potatoes had been opened and not stored in a metal, glass or food grade plastic container with a tight fitting cover or a zip type bag.

Feb 5, 2025 — Licensing
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    251.08(4)(b) · Driver Orientation - Requirement

    The licensee did not review, document, and update the drivers training as necessary with Staff C annually.

  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area

    The toddler room did not have a separate sink from the handwashing sink for washing bottles.

Jul 3, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 1, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “Child 1 did not have immunizations available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 7, 2025 inspection noted: “A dented can of fruit was observed in the kitchen.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The licensee did not review, document, and update the drivers training as necessary with Staff C annually.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error