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Grandma Ruby House

4837 N 36Th St, Milwaukee WI 53209-5316 · License #9000574569-001 · Regular Certified

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Capacity 6 childrenAges 1 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Oct 7, 2025
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Woods, Karen
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4837 N 36Th St, Milwaukee WI 53209-5316 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 6 children
8
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
2.7
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Oct 7, 2025 — Certification
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 22, 2024 — Certification
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(4m)(a)1. · An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate Action In The Event Of An Emergency Including A Fire; A Tornado; A Flood; Extreme Outdoor Heat Or Cold; A Loss Of Building Service, Including No Heat, Water, Electricity Or Telephone; Human-Caused Events, Such As Threats To The Building Or Its Occupants; Allergic Reactions; Lost Or Missing Children; Vehicle Accidents; A Provider's Family Situation, Such As Medical Emergency Or Illness; Or Other Circumstances Requiring Immediate Attention.

    The operator had a written emergency plan for a fire and tornado but was missing a written action plan for other emergencies.

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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 operator's description, the correct 2-step method was not used to clean and disinfect the diapering surface.

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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.

    There was no functional carbon monoxide in the basement.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(ar) · The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floor Level In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.645, Stats.

    There was no functional smoke detector in the basement.

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  • Violation

    202.08(2)(e) · Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Hazards, And Have The Following Protections In Place:

    Clorox wipe was accessible to the children.

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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.

    Child #2 and #3 were missing a written contract that specifies the charge for child care services and the expected frequency of payment that is signed by a parent or guardian and the operator.

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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.

    Child #2 was missing emergency contact information on the Enrollment and Health History Information form.

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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.

    Child #3 was not sign in and when the Department arrived to the premises, the operator signed in child #3 into the attendance sheet.

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Mar 6, 2024 — Certification
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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  1. 1The Aug 22, 2024 inspection noted: “The operator had a written emergency plan for a fire and tornado but was missing a written action plan for other emergencies.” — what has changed since then?

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