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Home › WI › Milwaukee › Early Steps Child Dev Center Llc
9135 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee WI 53225-3413 · License #9000588079-001 · Center · Licensed Group
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251.04(4)(a)2.c. · Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication
Based on a review of the medical log book, on 2/10/26, parents were not immediately notified that the child sustained an injury to the head in the preschool room.
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251.04(6)(a)5. · Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
The file for Child 2 lacked an alternative release agreement, authorizing the child to arrive/depart via school bus.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Actual hours staff worked when used to meet ratio are not being properly documented. On the day of the licensing visit, three staff were signed into the school age room but only two staff were present. And the staff person supervising a group of children in the infant room did not sign in.
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251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
In the outdoor play space, there is a gap in the fence near the gate that is greater than 4 inches.
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Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
In the school age room, a ledge/shelf was slanted and not fully secure to the wall, a smoke detector was hanging from the ceiling, and loose pieces of drywall were observed on the floor, accessible to children. **The shelf, smoke detector, and drywall was verified as corrected via email on 3/2/26**
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251.06(2)(p)1.b. · Radon - Testing, Current Providers
A test for radon gas levels was not conducted by September 2023.
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251.07(1)(c) · Television As Part Of Program
On the day of the licensing visit, a group of 7 children were observed watching a PG-13 movie in the school age room; the movie was not rated to the age and development level of the children.
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251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face
A childs hands were not washed with soap and running water after being diapered; the childs hands were only washed with a wet wipe. **This was corrected during the licensing visit**
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251.08(3)(c) · Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops
Information is not being maintained in the vehicle and center when transporting children, as there was no schedule of transportation routes and scheduled stops being kept at the center.
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251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
The sink is the infant room, used for diapering purposes, was observed being used to wash a plastic bib.
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251.04(2)(L)1.a. · Monitoring Results Posted
Monitoring results from the February 26, 2025, visit were not posted.
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251.04(3)(b) · Report - Damage To Premises
The licensee failed to report flooding in the lower level that occurred in August 2025.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
A metal pole with sharp edges was observed by the door leading to the school-age room.
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251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Packages of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children through out the center.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Spiders were observed in the corners of the school-age girl's restroom.
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251.06(9)(a)5. · Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils
Single serve cups were observed not covered in the school-age room.
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251.06(9)(f)3. · Food - Leftover Prepared Food
Leftover lunch was observed covered, but not dated and left on the stove and not refrigerated promptly.
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251.06(2)(a) · Violation
(Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 9/10/2025 : A metal pole with sharp edges was observed by the door leading to the school-age room. $100
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251.06(2)(d) · Violation
(Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 9/10/2025 : Packages of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children through out the center. $600
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251.06(1)(a) · Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report
The current building permit is expired.
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251.06(9)(d)1.b. · Food Storage - Refrigeration Units
The white stand alone freezer was observed above 0 degrees F.
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251.09(1)(g) · Infant & Toddler - Safety Gates
The door typically used to prevent access to the stairwell was observed propped open.
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251.04(3)(L) · Report - Construction Or Remodeling
The licensee failed to report the remodeling of the school-age boys' restroom. A urinal was removed from the restroom and the floors were updated.
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
The attendance was not current and accurate. One (1) child was not signed onto the attendance in the infant room. Previously cited on an Order issued 12/02/2022.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Documentation of the days and hours staff worked while counted in ratio were not properly documented in the preschool room. One (1) staff member was signed in, but not signed out.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
The tracking procedure was not implemented properly. Five (5) children were present in the infant room, however four (4) children were signed onto the tracking tool. Previously cited on an Order issued 12/02/2022.
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251.06(10)(f) · Bathroom Supplies
All bathroom supplies were not present in the school-age boys' restroom. Toilet paper was not present in the boys' restroom.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
During the monitoring visit, a carpet cleaning company was observed cleaning carpets in the child care. The large hoses used to transport the water to the vacuum were laid in the main walkway and caused a potential tripping hazard.
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251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Materials harmful to children, shall be appropriately labeled and stored in areas inaccessible to children. Loctite superglue was observed on a shelf between two classrooms accessible to children. Vaseline was observed on a shelf in the toddler room accessible to children. Previously cited in an Order/Forfeiture issued 8/21/24, and 8/16/23, and in an Order issued 12/02/22.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The premises was not observed clean. Dry wall dust was observed on the floor and on toys in the school-aged room from wall repairs. Previously cited in an an Order/Forfeiture issued 8/21/20024, and in an Order issued 5/13/24.
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251.06(9)(d)1.c. · Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
Each cold storage facility shall be equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer. The freezer downstairs wasn't equipped with a thermometer. Previously cited in an Order issued 8/21/24.
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251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food
Dry foods, such as flour, sugar, cereals and beans shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled. The following dry foods were observed open and not stored in a proper container: a box of mashed potatoes, and a box of cereal. A bag of potato chips were stored in a food grade container, however the container did not have a label.
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251.06(9)(f)3. · Food - Leftover Prepared Food
Food that was prepared but not served shall be dated, refrigerated promptly, and used within 36 hours, or frozen immediately for use within 6 months. Nacho cheese was observed in the fridge without a dated label.
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251.07(1)(c) · Television As Part Of Program
Infants were observed sitting in high chairs watching tv.
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251.07(5)(a)5.a. · Menus - Post
Current menus were not posted on the parent board, or in the kitchen. The posted menus were dated for September 2024.
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251.09(1)(g) · Infant & Toddler - Safety Gates
The door typically used to prevent access to the stairwell was observed open due to a carpet cleaning company's hoses that propped the door open.
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251.09(3)(a)2. · Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
Food, breast milk, and formula brought from home are required to be labeled with the child's name and the date and refrigerated, if required. Containers of formula were observed without labels including names and dates.
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251.09(3)(a)7. · Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula
Leftover milk or formula should be discarded within 2 hours after each feeding and bottles rinsed after use. Bottles were not discarded, but placed back in children's individual cubbies.
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251.04(6)(b) · Violation
(Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 10/16/2024 : The attendance was not current and accurate. One (1) child was not signed onto the attendance in the infant room. Previously cited on an Order issued 12/02/2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 10/16/2024 : The tracking procedure was not implemented properly. Five (5) children were present in the infant room, however four (4) children were signed onto the tracking tool. Previously cited on an Order issued 12/02/2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(10)(f) · Violation
(Bathroom Supplies ) on 10/16/2024 : All bathroom supplies were not present in the school-age boys' restroom. Toilet paper was not present in the boys' restroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(a) · Violation
(Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 10/16/2024 : During the monitoring visit, a carpet cleaning company was observed cleaning carpets in the child care. The large hoses used to transport the water to the vacuum were laid in the main walkway and caused a potential tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(d) · Violation
(Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 10/16/2024 : Materials harmful to children, shall be appropriately labeled and stored in areas inaccessible to children. Loctite superglue was observed on a shelf between two classrooms accessible to children. Vaseline was observed on a shelf in the toddler room accessible to children. Previously cited in an Order/Forfeiture issued 8/21/24, and 8/16/23, and in an Order issued 12/02/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(gm) · Violation
(Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 10/16/2024 : The premises was not observed clean. Dry wall dust was observed on the floor and on toys in the school-aged room from wall repairs. Previously cited in an an Order/Forfeiture issued 8/21/20024, and in an Order issued 5/13/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(9)(d)1.c. · Violation
(Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers ) on 10/16/2024 : Each cold storage facility shall be equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer. The freezer downstairs wasn't equipped with a thermometer. Previously cited in an Order issued 8/21/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.11(4)(b) · Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
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