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Home › WI › Milwaukee › Smarty Pants Family Care
5644 N 78Th St, Milwaukee WI 53218-2145 · License #7000591567-001 · 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 8/24/25-10/7/25 showed that more than 3 children under the age of 7 who are not related to the operator were in care at one time on 8/29/25, 9/5/25, 9/10/25, 9/18/5, 9/19/25, 9/22/25.
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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 #1,#2,#7, and #8.
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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, #2, and #5.
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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.
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There were no files available for review for the operators own children under the age of 7.
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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 detector for the basement was functional but was located on the ground floor and not installed in the basement 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 for the basement was functional but was located on the ground floor and not installed in the basement 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.
A loose cord was accessible in the area where care is provided.
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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 #1-#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.
There was no Enrollment and Health History form on file for children #1 and #2. The Enrollment and Health History forms were incomplete for children #3-#6.
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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.
The operator did not complete any continuing education in the 2023-2024 certification year. The operator completed 2 out of 5 required continuing education hours for the 2024-2025 certification year.
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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 operators written plan did not include plans in the event of extreme outdoor heat or cold, loss of building services, human caused events, allergic reactions, lost or missing children, and a providers family situation.
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202.08(4m)(b) · An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond To Food And Other Allergy-Related Emergencies.
There was no written plan for preventing and responding to allergy-related emergencies.
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202.08(8m)(a)2. · The Play Equipment Shall Be Constructed In A Sturdy Manner And Be In Good Operating Condition With No Sharp, Rough, Loose, Or Pointed Edges.
A swing with a broken seat was accessible in the outdoor play space and not in good operating condition.
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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 from 7/13/25-8/23/25 showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who were not related to the operator 7/15/25, 7/18/25, 7/22/25, 8/18/25, 8/21/25, and 8/22/25.
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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 child #3.
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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 from 7/13/25-8/23/25 showed that the total number of children in care at one time exceeded 6 on multiple occasions. There were 8 children present at one time on 7/15/25, 7/22/25, and 8/21/25. There were 7 children present at one time on 7/16/25 and 7/18/25.
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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.
There was no carbon monoxide detector on the ground floor. The carbon monoxide detector in the basement was not functional.
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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 six uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care is provided. Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the bathroom. A loose cable and fencing with sharp points was accessible in the outdoor play space.
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202.08(2)(e) · Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Hazards, And Have The Following Protections In Place:
A plastic bin in the outdoor area was filled with dirty standing water and toys.
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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.
Litter was accessible in the outdoor play space.
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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 #1-#3.
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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 incomplete for child #3.
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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 operators CPR certification has expired and there is no current certification for the operator.
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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 3 children were in care. An attendance sheet was not available for the week of the visit, and no children were signed in.
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202.08(9)(f)1. · Prior To The Day A Driver First Transports Children In Care, The Operator Shall Submit To The Certification Agency A Copy Of The Driving Record For Each Driver And Obtain Approval Of The Driver From The Certification Agency.
The operator stated that they had used a third party provider such as Uber or Lyft to transport children to field trips. The driver was not approved by the department prior to providing transportation to children.
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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 was unable to gain access to the premises on October 9,2024, June 3, 2025, and July 2, 2025. A warning letter was issued on June 6, 2025.
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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 was unable to gain access to the premises on 10/9/24 and 6/3/25.
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