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Home › WI › Milwaukee › Higher Heights Early Education Academy
4151 N 78Th Ct, Milwaukee WI 53222-2031 · License #2000590872-001 · Center · Regular Certified
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202.08(4)(hm) · Children May Not Share Cups, Eating Utensils, Washcloths Or Towels Unless Care Is Being Provided In The Children's Home By A Certified In-Home Child Care Operator.
A towel used for drying hands in the bathroom was shared by children in care.
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202.08(1m)(c) · A Certified Family Child Care Operator Shall Submit A Completed Background Check Request Form To The Department Or Certification Agency For Each Potential Household Member Age 10 Or Older Prior To The Date On Which The Person Becomes A Household Member.
A current house hold member does not have a completed background check.
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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.
A scented plug in, loose cords, and an uncovered outlet were accessible in the living room. Matches and packing tape with a sharp edge were accessible in the kitchen. All hazards were corrected at the time of the visit.
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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
202.08(2)(j) · Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used For Preparing, Serving And Storing Food Shall Be Kept Clean, Sanitary, And In Good Working Condition. Eating Surfaces Shall Be Washed Before Use.
The table used for snack was not washed before food was served.
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202.08(12)(k) · 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 Notifying The Parent In Advance Of The Date, Time, And Destination Of A Field Trip That Is Not Considered Part Of The Regularly Scheduled Program.
There were no field trip permission forms available for review for a field trip taken on 3/30/26.
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202.08(1m)(a)9. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care Certification Worker To Have Unrestricted Access To The Premises, Including Access To Children Served, Child Records, And Any Other Materials Related To Compliance Under This Chapter.
The department attempted to gain access on 3/2/2026 and 3/17/2026 but was unable to.
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202.08(4)(a) · Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Current Report Of A Physical Examination On File For Each Child, Including The Operator's Own Children, Who Are Not Enrolled In A Public Or Private School.
There was no health report available for review for children #1-#3.
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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 were no immunization records available for review for children #1-#4.
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202.08(1m)(a)8. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Written Record On Each Child In Care, Including The Provider's Own Children Under 7 Years Of Age, And Make The Record Available To A Child Care Certification Worker Upon Request.
A written record was not available for review for children #1-#4.
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202.08(1m)(b)10. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certification Agency As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than The Certification Agency's Next Working Day If The Operator Intends To Hire A New Employee Or Volunteer.
The operator did not report that staff member #2 had been hired and begun working with children.
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202.08(1m)(f) · A Provider, Substitute, Employee, Or Volunteer For A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be Approved By The Certification Agency Before The Person Begins Working In The Certified Child Care Program. The Certification Agency May Approve The Provider, Substitute, Employee, Or Volunteer If The Agency Has Verification That The Individual Has Met The Standards Under Sub. (1) (A) And (B) And Has Been Determined Eligible By The Department Under S. 48.686 (4P), Stats., And S. Dcf 13.06.
The department did not approve staff member #2 before they began working for the operator.
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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.
Loose cords and two uncovered outlets were accessible in the living room. Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the kitchen and bathroom. Bedroom which contained hazards did not have a lock, gate or other equipment to preventing children access. Hedge clippers with a sharp edge and night shades were accessible in the outdoor play area.
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202.08(2)(L) · The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or Deteriorating Paint On Exterior Or Interior Surfaces In Areas Accessible To Children.
Peeling paint was present on the garage and accessible in the outdoor play area.
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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 available for review for children #1-#4 and #7.
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202.08(12)(d) · 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 Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Available To Each Parent
There was no documentation that the family of child #7 had been notified of certification standards.
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202.08(12)(e) · 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 Displaying A Copy Of The Certificate In An Area Easily Seen By Parents And Visitors, Unless The Operator Is A Certified In-Home Child Care Operator.
The certificate posted in the center was expired.
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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 and Health History form was not available for review for children #1-#4 and was incomplete for child #7.
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202.08(12)(g) · 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 Using Information Obtained On The Department-Provided Child Care Intake For Child Under 2 Years Form, Which Collects Essential Information For Infants And Toddlers, To Individualize The Program Of Care For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age.
There was no Child Under 2 Intake form on file for child #3.
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202.08(12)(i) · 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 Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child Care Business Are Covered By A Child Care Liability Insurance Policy.
There was no documentation on file that the family of child #7 had been notified of child care liability insurance.
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202.08(7)(e) · If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptable Behavior, A Time-Out May Not Exceed 3 Minutes And May Not Be Used For Children Under 3 Years Of Age. For Purposes Of This Paragraph, A "Time-Out" Is An Interruption Of Unacceptable Behavior By The Removal Of The Child From The Situation, Not To Isolate The Child, But To Allow The Child An Opportunity To Pause, And With Support From The Provider, Reflect On Behavior And Gain Self-Control.
The time out procedure described by the operator exceeded three minutes.
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202.08(1)(a)2. · Each Child Care Operator Shall Demonstrate That The Operator Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To Initial Certification. Each Provider Shall Demonstrate That He Or She Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To The Date The Provider Begins Working With Children In Care.
There was no tuberculosis screening available for staff #2.
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202.08(1)(b)2. · Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With Children Each Provider, Including Volunteers, Substitutes, And Emergency Back-Up Providers, Or Any Other Person Who Provides Care And Supervision For Children Under 5 Years Of Age Shall Complete Department-Approved Training On Shaken Baby Syndrome And Abusive Head Trauma And Appropriate Ways To Manage Crying, Fussing, Or Distraught Children.
The shaken baby syndrome/ abusive head trauma training on file for staff #2 was not department approved.
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202.08(1)(b)3.a. · Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete Training Including At Least 2 Credits In Early Childhood Education Or A Non-Credit Course In Caring For Children That Is Approved By The Department.
Staff #2 did not have a record of completing the required credit or non-credit course in caring for children on file.
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202.08(1)(b)3.b. · Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete A Non-Credit Course In Operating A Child Care Business That Is Approved By The Department Or A Course For Credit In Business Or Program Administration.
Staff #2 did not have a record of completing a credit or approved non-credit course in business or program administration on file.
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202.08(1)(b)3.c. · Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete Training In Child Abuse And Neglect Laws And Identifying, Documenting, And Reporting Child Abuse And Neglect.
Staff #2 did not have a record of child abuse and neglect training on file.
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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.
Staff #2 has an expired CPR certification.
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202.08(1)(b)4.c. · A Provider Working In A Regular Or Provisional Certified Child Care Program Shall Successfully Complete Department-Approved Preservice Training Under Subd. 3. By 3 Months After Work Commencing.
Staff #2 did not complete preservice training requirements after three months of employment.
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202.08(1m)(a)9. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care Certification Worker To Have Unrestricted Access To The Premises, Including Access To Children Served, Child Records, And Any Other Materials Related To Compliance Under This Chapter.
The Department attempted gain access to the premises on October 22, 2024, October 30, 2024 and November 14, 2024 but was unable to.
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202.08(1m)(a)9. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care Certification Worker To Have Unrestricted Access To The Premises, Including Access To Children Served, Child Records, And Any Other Materials Related To Compliance Under This Chapter.
The Department attempted but was unable to access to the premises on October 22, 2024 and October 30, 2024.
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202.08(12)(d) · 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 Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Available To Each Parent
There was no documentation that the family of child #2 had been notified regarding certification standards.
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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 for for children #2 and #3 was incomplete.
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202.08(12)(i) · 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 Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child Care Business Are Covered By A Child Care Liability Insurance Policy.
There was no documentation on file that the family of child #2 and been notified regarding liability insurance.
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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 operator's CPR has expired and staff TB and ME have not yet taken CPR training.
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202.08(1)(b)5. · After Completion Of Preservice Training Under Subd 3., A Child Care Provider Shall Receive And Document Receiving At Least 5 Hours Of Qualifying Continuing Education Annually. Continuing Education Qualifies Under This Subdivision If It Covers Any Of The Topics Listed Under 202.08(1)(B)5. A. Through N.
Staff TM, ST and CA do not take 5 hours of continuing education.
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