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Home › WI › Milwaukee › First Step Child Care
3845 N 27Th St, Milwaukee WI 53216-2607 · License #7000591507-001 · Center · Licensed Family
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250.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
On the day of the licensing visit, attendance was not accurate when one child that was signed in was presigned out.
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250.05(2)(c) · Staff File - Days, Hours Worked
Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. Staff signed in on 2/27/26 but did not sign out. And on the day of the licensing visit, the staff person supervising children was not signed in.
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250.05(3)(e)2. · Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate
Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file. The most recent certificate on file expired January 2026.
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250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Broken glass was observed throughout the outdoor play space and an open bag of grilling charcoal was observed on the patio table, accessible to children.
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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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250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair
In the outdoor play space, standing brown water was observed in a fire pit and garbage, including plastic bags, were scattered throughout and accessible to children.
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250.07(3)(a)5. · Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendations
In the outdoor play space, a large basketball hoop was observed to be tipped over. The base of the basketball hoop was not filled with water or sand as recommended by the manufacture.
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250.07(6)(b)2. · Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries
Lines were skipped in the medical log book.
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250.07(7)(g) · Pets & Animals - Excrement
Pet excrement was observed in the outdoor play space and was accessible to children.
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250.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection
The diaper changing mat was observed to have small rips/tears making the surface unable to be disinfected easily.
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250.05(2)(b) · Staff File - Background Check Results
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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250.04(6)(a)1.g · Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to call for the child, pick up, or accept the child when dropped off, was not on file for Child 1 & Child 2.
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250.04(6)(a)4.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
There is no record for Child 1 of having a physical exam in the past 6 months. The last exam was in June 2024. **This was verified as corrected via email on 4/29/25**
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250.05(2)(c) · Staff File - Days, Hours Worked
Staff are not consistently documenting hours. On 1/9/25, 3/10/25, and 4/23/25, staff signed in but did not sign out.
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250.05(2)(e)1. · Staff File - Registry Certificate
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of a Wisconsin Registry certificate upon licensing review.
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250.05(3)(b) · Provider - Entry-Level Training
Staff A, observed to be providing sole supervision to children on 4/23/25, does not have documentation of completed training.
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250.05(3)(f) · Provider Training - Infant & Toddler Care
Staff A started working in December 2023 and has not completed 10 hours of Infant and Toddler training within 6 months.
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250.055(1)(e) · Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals
On the day of the monitoring visit, Staff A, observed providing sole supervision to children, has worked at the center since December 2023 but does not have the training requirements in order to provide sole supervision.
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250.06(11)(b)4. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
In the outdoor play space, the fence had a gap greater than 4 inches. **This was verified as corrected via email on 4/29/25**
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250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
In the outdoor play space, several screws were observed lying on the ground and broken glass was observed in the grass, accessible to children. **This was verified as corrected via email on 4/29/25 and 5/1/25**
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250.06(4)(a)1. · Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector in the back was beeping at the time of the licensing visit.
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250.06(9)(h) · Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements
Based on a review of the menu, the center is not meeting the minimum meal requirements for all meals served. For example, one dinner is described as baked potatoes, pulled pork, and whole milk. An additional fruit and vegetable is needed to meet the USDA requirement.
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250.08(3)(c) · Required Information - Route And Stops
The center lacked documentation of routes and stops at the time of the licensing visit.
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250.08(4)(b) · Driver Training - Documentation
Staff A, identified as a driver, does not have an annual driver training completed an on file. **This was verified as corrected via email on 5/1/25**
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250.08(4)(c)1. · Driver Record - Obtain & Review
Staff A, identified as a driver, does not have a current annual driving record on file. The driving record on file for Staff A expired 12/2024. **This was verified as corrected via email on 5/1/25**
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250.05(3)(f) · Violation
(Provider Training - Infant & Toddler Care ) on 4/23/2025 : Staff A started working in December 2023 and has not completed 10 hours of Infant and Toddler training within 6 months.
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250.055(1)(e) · Violation
(Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals ) on 4/23/2025 : On the day of the monitoring visit, Staff A, observed providing sole supervision to children, has worked at the center since December 2023 but does not have the training requirements in order to provide sole supervision.
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