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Home › WI › Milwaukee › Tippys Playhouse And Lrng Center
3019 N 20Th St, Milwaukee WI 53206-1630 · License #1000591361-001 · Center · Licensed Family
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250.04(1)(a) · Licensed Capacity
Licensee received payment for children during a timeframe in which the center was out of regulation or compliance by exceeding the maximum capacity specific to the facility.
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250.04(1)(c) · Hours, Days, Months Of Operation
Licensee received payment for children in care while the center was operating outside of the regulated hours or days of operation.
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250.04(2)(a) · Compliance With Laws
Licensee failed to comply with requirements of DCF 201 and/or Stat. 49 as it relates to Wisconsin Shares program. Investigation by BCCSA, the department determined the provider received subsidy payments for children while the center was closed, while the children were not in care, or the child care was over capacity.
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250.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
BCCSA investigation conducted an audit of the attendance records. The investigation revealed that some children's attendance records contained illegible or missing arrival and departure times, preventing the department from crediting hours due to incomplete information. Payments were received for children while the requested attendance records were not provided. Additionally, payments were made for children despite the department's findings of inaccuracies and/or incomplete attendance records during a site 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
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250.05(3)(b) · Provider - Entry-Level Training
Licensee received payment for children when the care was solely provided by a person who does not meet the department's minimum caregiver requirements.
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250.055(1)(h) · Provider Other Activities Or Occupations
Licensee received payment for children in which the department has evidence the qualified caregiver was engaged in other activities or employment during the hours of operation and/or while signed in as the sole caregiver.
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250.04(3)(j) · Report - Change In Transportation Services
The department was not notified of and did not approve transportation services by the center.
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250.04(6)(a)1.e. · Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
The enrollment form for Child 1 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached.
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250.04(6)(a)1m.d. · Child Record - Health History - Medical Contact
There is no documentation on file for Child 3 indicating the name, address, and telephone number of a physician or medical facility caring for the child.
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250.04(6)(a)3. · Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
There is no authorization from the parent outlining the plan for Child 5 to come/to go/from the center when not accompanied by a parent or other authorized person or transported by the center.
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250.04(6)(a)4.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
There is no record for Child 4 of having a physical exam in the past 6 months. The last exam was in September 2024.
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250.04(6)(a)4.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
A physical examination form that was completed not ore than 1 year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center was not on file for Child 2 and Child 3. Child 2 has been attending the center since June 2023 and Child 3 has been attending since February 2024.
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250.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
The licensee could not provide any past attendance records for review and said they were in her truck, which was in the shop.
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250.05(3)(fm) · Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Documentation of child abuse and neglect training in laws, reporting procedures, and identification, is not on file for Staff A. Staff A reportedly no longer works at the center.
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250.06(2)(c) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in the bathroom and accessible to children. **The cream was removed during the licensing visit**
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250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Deadly nightshade (a poisonous plant) was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children.
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250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair
The grass in the outdoor play space is overgrown and a dead bird that is deteriorating was observed on the sidewalk, accessible to children.
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250.06(4)(a)3. · Smoke Detectors - Testing
There is no documentation demonstrating that the required monthly smoke detector tests was conducted for the month of June 2025.
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250.06(3)(b) · Emergency Plans - Practice
There is no documentation that monthly fire evacuation and tornado drills were conducted for the month of June 2025.
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250.07(4)(d) · Naps - Bedding
A child was observed sleeping on a cot without a sheet.
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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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250.08(4)(c)1. · Driver Record - Obtain & Review
An annual driver record was not completed for each driver prior to the driver transporting children in care.
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250.08(5)(b) · Vehicle Inspection Form
The department was not provided a vehicle inspection form stating the vehicle is in safe, operating condition, prior to transporting children in care.
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250.04(6)(b) · Violation
(Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 7/10/2025 : The licensee could not provide any past attendance records for review and said they were in her truck, which was in the shop.
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250.06(2)(c) · Violation
(Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 7/10/2025 : Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in the bathroom and accessible to children. **The cream was removed during the licensing visit**
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250.12(2) · Department Access To Center
The department was unable to access the child care center on 6/10/25 and 6/23/25.
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250.12(2) · Violation
(Department Access To Center ) on 6/23/2025 : The department was unable to access the child care center on 6/10/25 and 6/23/25.
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250.04(2)(i)1.b. · Department Notices Posted
A warning letter and noncompliance statement dated 10/25/24 was not posted at the center.
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250.04(3)(a) · Report - Incident Or Accident
Upon reviewing the medical log book at the center, an incident in which a child had a seizure on 12/21/23 requiring medical treatment was not reported to the department within 24 hours of the child needing medical attentions.
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250.04(6)(a)1.f · Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact
There was no documentation on file for Child #1 indicating the name, address, and telephone number of a physician or medical facility caring for the child.
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250.04(6)(a)1.g · Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup
Persons authorized to call for/receive the child was not on file for Child #1 and Child #3.
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250.04(6)(a)1m.f. · Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms
The file for Child #5 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan upon licensing review. The file noted a medical condition but the form lacked information, including, signs/symptoms, triggers, and steps the child care provider should follow.
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250.04(6)(a)4.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
A physical examination form that was completed not more than 1 years ago prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center was not on file for Child #1 and #5. Child #1 has been attending since February 2024 and Child #5 has been attending since August 2023.
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250.04(6)(a)4m. · Child Record - Immunization History Compliance
Child #1 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days.
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250.04(6)(a)5. · Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment
Written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment was not on file for Child #1, #3, and #5.
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250.05(2)(a) · Staff File - Staff Record Form
The file for Staff B did not have all the required personal information, such as staffs education, courses/training in child care, and prior work experience, including reason for leaving.
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250.05(2)(d)1. · Staff File - Physical Examination - Form
There was no health report was on file for Staff B; staff B started working in June 2024 and would have needed a completed report within 30 days.
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250.05(2)(d)1.b. · Staff File - Physical Examination - Physical Ability
The file for Staff A lacked documentation that a physical examination was completed and Staff A is physically able to work with children. **This was verified as corrected via email on 12/10/24**
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250.05(3)(e)2. · Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Staff B started working in June 2024.
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250.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Documentation
Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file.
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250.06(2)(c) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Cleaning supplies (Clorox disinfecting wipes), labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on the kitchen counter and accessible to children. In the front room, steel wool was observed around the heating vent and accessible to children.
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250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
In the kitchen, extension cords were lying on the floor and accessible to children.
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250.06(2)(k) · Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint
In the outdoor play space, there were multiple areas of flaking paint on the wood fence that are accessible to children.
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250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair
In the front room, there is a gap around the heating vent, exposing plaster/drywall. The plaster/drywall is flaking and accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, a wooden spindle on the fence is broken.
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250.06(4)(a)1. · Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector in the napping room was beeping/chirping at the time of the licensing visit.
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250.07(3)(a)2. · Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy
In the front room, a shelf was not anchored as it was leaning and wobbly and accessible to children.
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250.09(1)(c)5. · Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates
There is no safety gate at the top of the stairs leading to the basement.
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250.09(3)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
Breast milk/formula brought from home was not labeled with the childs name and dated.
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250.04(6)(a)1m.f. · Violation
(Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms ) on 12/4/2024 : The file for Child #5 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan upon licensing review. The file noted a medical condition but the form lacked information, including, signs/symptoms, triggers, and steps the child care provider should follow.
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250.06(2)(c) · Violation
(Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 12/4/2024 : Cleaning supplies (Clorox disinfecting wipes), labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on the kitchen counter and accessible to children. In the front room, steel wool was observed around the heating vent and accessible to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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250.06(2)(e) · Violation
(Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 12/4/2024 : In the kitchen, extension cords were lying on the floor and accessible to children.
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250.07(3)(a)2. · Violation
(Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy ) on 12/4/2024 : In the front room, a shelf was not anchored as it was leaning and wobbly and accessible to children.
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250.09(1)(c)5. · Violation
(Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates ) on 12/4/2024 : There is no safety gate at the top of the stairs leading to the basement.
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250.12(2) · Department Access To Center
The Department was unable to access the child care center on 10/10/24, 10/17/24, and 10/21/24.
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250.12(2) · Violation
(Department Access To Center ) on 10/21/2024 : The Department was unable to access the child care center on 10/10/24, 10/17/24, and 10/21/24.
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