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Home › WI › Milwaukee › Little Thinkers Preschool
1451 N 38Th St, Milwaukee WI 53208-2327 · License #6000592796-001 · Center · Regular Certified
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202.08(6)(a) · No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time.
A review of attendance records between 3/1/26- 6/16/26 showed that there were 4 children who were unrelated to the operator in care at one time on 3/19/26.
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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.
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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 was no immunization record on file for children #5 and #6.
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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.
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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
The surface used for changing diapers was covered in a cloth that could not be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
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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.
There was no child file available for review for child #2.
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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 4 uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care is provided. Plastic bags, clean supplies, chemicals, a knife, and packing tape with a sharp serrated edge were accessible in kitchen cabinets and drawers that were not locked or latched. Loose cables and weed killer were accessible in the outdoor play area.
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202.08(2)(f) · The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From Litter And Vermin, Maintained In A Sanitary Condition, And In Good Repair.
The area in the basement used for tornado drills was covered in spider webs.
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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 accessible on the baseboard in the infant room. Peeling paint was accessible on the porch 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 on file for children #3. The contracts were incomplete for children #1, #5, and #6.
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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 forms were incomplete for children #3, #5, and #6.
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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.
At the time of the visit 4 children were present and only three children were signed into care. A review of attendance records showed that on 6/15/26 one child was not signed out of care.
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202.08(6)(a) · No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time.
A review of attendance records showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who were not related to the operator in care at one time on 10/29/25, 11/16/25, 11/17/25, 11/19/25, 1/5/26, and 1/6/26.
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202.08(6)(b)1. · No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 3 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 5.
A review of attendance records showed that there were 3 children under the age of 2 in care and the total number of children exceeded 5 on 1/5/26 and 1/6/26.
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202.08(1m)(a)10.a. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Conditions Of The Certification. The Number Of Children In Care At Any Time May Not Exceed The Number Specified.
The operator stated that during a valentines event in February 7 total children were in care at one time, exceeding the 6 specified on her certification.
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202.08(1m)(b)5. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Report To The Certification Agency As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than The Certification Agencyã¢S Next Working Day Known Convictions, Pending Charges, Or Other Offenses Of The Child Care Operator, Household Member, Or Other Person Subject To The Child Care Background Check.
The operator did not inform the department within the next business day of a conviction received on August 22, 2025.
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202.08(6)(a) · No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time.
At the time of the visit on 8/21/25 there were 4 children in care under the age of 7 who were not related to the operator. A review of attendance records showed that there were more than 3 children in care under the age of 7 who were not related to the operator on the follow days 7/7/25, 7/8/25, 7/10/25, 7/11/25, 7/14/25, 7/15/25, 7/16/25, 7/17/25, 7/18/25, 7/21/25, 7/23/25, 7/28/25, 7/29/25, 7/30/25, 8/5/25, 8/6/25, 8/7/25, 8/8/25, 8/12/25, 8/18/25, 8/19/25, 8/20/25.
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202.08(6)(b)1. · No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 3 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 5.
A review of attendance records showed that on 7/21/25 8 total children were in care when three children in care were under the age of 2.
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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 on file for children #4-#5.
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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 was no immunization record on file for children #1 and #3-#5.
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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.
The surface used for changing diapers was on cloth that could not be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
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202.08(1m)(a)10.a. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Conditions Of The Certification. The Number Of Children In Care At Any Time May Not Exceed The Number Specified.
A review of attendance records showed that more than 6 children were in care at one time on 7/14/25 and 7/21/25.
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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.
The operator did not have a record for their own child under 7 years of age who was present in care.
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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 in the basement was not accessible for review at the time of the visit.
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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.
The smoke detector in the basement was not available for review at the time of the visit.
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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 3 uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care was provided. Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the unlocked cabinet in the bathroom and in the outdoor play area. Loose cables were accessible on the side and back of the home. A board with sharp screws sticking out and a metal spring with a sharp edge were also accessible in the outdoor play space.
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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 front porch.
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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 were no contracts on file for children #1-4.
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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.
There was no Enrollment and Health History form on file for children #5. The Enrollment and Health History form for child #4 was incomplete. The incorrect form was 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 acknowledgement of liability insurance on file for the family of child #3.
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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.
At the time of the visit children had been signed in and out for the whole week rather than being signed in at the actual arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit five children were present, one of the children present was not signed into the attendance record. One child signed into the attendance record was not present.
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