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Exceptional Child Care

1323 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee WI 53206-2931 · License #5000570675-001 · Regular Certified

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Capacity 6 childrenAges 14 yrLast inspected Sep 22, 2025
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Steel, Valerie K
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1323 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee WI 53206-2931 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 6 children
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Wisconsin DCF
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
6.3
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Sep 22, 2025 — Certification
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(4)(a)1. · For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 6 Months Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 6 Months Thereafter.

    The health report for child #4 is outdated.

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  • Violation

    202.08(4)(a)2. · For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 2 Years Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 2 Years Thereafter

    The health report for child #6 is outdated.

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  • Violation

    202.08(4)(e) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Each Child In Care A Record Of The Child's Immunization History To Document Compliance With S. 252.04, Stats., And Ch. Dhs 144.

    There is no immunization record on file for children #2 and #3.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(am)1. · A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Functional Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed In The Basement And On Each Level Of The Building, Excluding The Garage And Attic, In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.647, Stats.

    The carbon monoxide detector was not working on the main level.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

    Hazards were observed in the bathroom.

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  • Violation

    202.08(12)(c) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Child Care And The Expected Frequency Of Payment For The Service. The Contract Shall Be Signed By The Operator And A Parent Or Guardian.

    There was no contract on file for the families of children #2-#3 or #4-#5.

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  • Violation

    202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

    The Enrollment/Health History forms for children #2 and #3 were in complete.

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  • Violation

    202.08(1)(b)3.d. · Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Obtain And Recertify As Necessary To Maintain Current Certification In Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr). The Cpr Training Must Result In A Certificate Of Completion. If The Certificate Of Completion Does Not Have A Date Specifying The Length Of Time For Which It Is Valid, The Cpr Training Must Be Renewed Every Year.

    THE CPR training for the operator has expired.

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  • Violation

    202.08(5)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Accurate Written Records Of The Daily Hours Of Attendance Of Each Child In Care, Including The Actual Arrival And Departure Time Times For Each Child. If Children Are Transported To Or From The Premises Or School By The Operator Or Another Provider On Behalf Of The Operator, The Daily Attendance Record Shall Include The Actual Time The Child Was Picked Up Or Dropped Off.

    The chid present had not been signed into care.

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Nov 1, 2024 — Certification
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(4m)(d)2. · The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A Location Known To All Providers, Including The Numbers For The Police, Fire Station, Emergency Medical Care, Child Protective Services Agency, And Poison Control Center.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(am)1. · A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Functional Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed In The Basement And On Each Level Of The Building, Excluding The Garage And Attic, In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.647, Stats.

    The carbon monoxide detector was not working on the 2nd level of the home.

    View state record

  • Violation

    202.08(12)(c) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Child Care And The Expected Frequency Of Payment For The Service. The Contract Shall Be Signed By The Operator And A Parent Or Guardian.

    There was no contract of rats on file for child #2.

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Jul 29, 2024 — Certification
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(4)(a)1. · For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 6 Months Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 6 Months Thereafter.

    The health report for child #2 on the Child Record Checklist has expired.

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  • Violation

    202.08(4)(i) · A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or Diapers Promptly From An Available Supply Of Clean Clothing Or Diapers. The Child's Diaper Shall Be Changed On An Easily Cleanable Surface That Is Cleaned With Soap And Water And A Disinfectant Solution After Each Use. The Disinfectant Solution Shall Be Registered With The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency As A Disinfectant And Have Instructions For Use As A Disinfectant On The Label. The Solution Shall Be Prepared And Applied As Indicated On The Label.

    Per the operators statement, the correct procedure is not being done to clean and sanitize the diapering surface.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

    Hazards were observed accessible in the home.

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  • Violation

    202.08(12)(c) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Child Care And The Expected Frequency Of Payment For The Service. The Contract Shall Be Signed By The Operator And A Parent Or Guardian.

    The is no contract on file for child #2 on the Child Record Checklist.

    View state record

  • Violation

    202.08(1)(b)3.d. · Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Obtain And Recertify As Necessary To Maintain Current Certification In Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr). The Cpr Training Must Result In A Certificate Of Completion. If The Certificate Of Completion Does Not Have A Date Specifying The Length Of Time For Which It Is Valid, The Cpr Training Must Be Renewed Every Year.

    The CPR for the operator has expired.

    View state record

  • Violation

    202.08(11)(b) · Each Child Shall Have A Personal Clean Sheet Or Blanket Or Both And Pillowcase If A Pillow Is Used.

    Children have not provided with personal bedding.

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  • Violation

    202.08(5)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Accurate Written Records Of The Daily Hours Of Attendance Of Each Child In Care, Including The Actual Arrival And Departure Time Times For Each Child. If Children Are Transported To Or From The Premises Or School By The Operator Or Another Provider On Behalf Of The Operator, The Daily Attendance Record Shall Include The Actual Time The Child Was Picked Up Or Dropped Off.

    The child present had not been signed into care.

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The health report for child #4 is outdated.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 1, 2024 inspection noted: “The carbon monoxide detector was not working on the 2nd level of the home.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 29, 2024 inspection noted: “The health report for child #2 on the Child Record Checklist has expired.” — what has changed since then?

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