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Home › WI › Whitefish Bay › Gan Ami Early Childhood Education
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay WI 53217-4353 · License #6000563776-001 · Center · Licensed Group
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251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
In the Tziporim room, a cabinet under the diaper changing table containing cleaning wipes and other items labeled keep out of reach of children was found unlocked and accessible to children.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
During the monitoring visit, holes were observed in the center's indoor large motor play space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food
Expired Baby cereal was observed in Rimonim room, with an expiration date of 1/1/2026.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(3)(a)3. · Indoor Equipment - Placement
A playset with an attached slide was observed near a wall in the Tutium room, posing a potential safety risk.
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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
251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Injury records not reviewed in Prachim and Limonim rooms every 6 months as required. The last documented reviews were 07/08/2025 and 03/11/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Tears were observed in the diaper changing surface in the Shemesh room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(d) · Violation
(Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 2/4/2026 : In the Tziporim room, a cabinet under the diaper changing table containing cleaning wipes and other items labeled keep out of reach of children was found unlocked and accessible to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(gm) · Violation
(Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 2/4/2026 : During the monitoring visit, holes were observed in the center's indoor large motor play space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination report at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health report on file for Child 1 was on 11/25/24.
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251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information
Staff A and Staff E do not have documentation in the staff record of address, date of birth, education, position, previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in an emergency.
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D and Staff E were hired.
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251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age.
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251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The CPR certificate on file for Staff A expired 08/26/24. Staff D does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff D began working with children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent training certificate on file for Staff A was taken April 2023. Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a biennial child abuse & neglect training within one week after Staff D and Staff E began work at the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(3)(g)2. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Staff H, identified as an assistant teacher, does not have documentation of assistant teacher qualifications.
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251.05(3)(gm)3. · Program Aide - Training
Staff B, identified as a program aide, does not have documentation of completion of an assistant child care teacher training program approved by the Wisconsin department of public instruction, or a noncredit department-approved course in early childhood education within 6 months after Staff B assumed the position.
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251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Staff E does not have documentation of a written orientation plan within Staff E's first week at the center.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Children were doing an activity in the gross motor area. 1 child came back to the Alim classroom unescorted and was left outside of the classroom for approximately 30 seconds.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
During the visit, 8 children were present in the Rimonim classroom, however 5 children were marked as being inside of the classroom and the other 3 children were marked as out of the classroom. In the Alim classroom, 9 children were present during the visit, however 10 children were marked as being in the classroom on the center tracking method. During the visit in the Shemesh classroom, 7 children were present in the classroom, but 8 children were marked as being present in the classroom.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
There are toys on the grass on the outside of the center. The center allows children to use these toys in the parking lot of the center posing a potential hazard with vehicles coming in and out of the parking lot. There are loose cords in the T'marim classroom and Tziporim classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a microwave on a low shelf accessible to children in that classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a basket that has latex gloves and loose plastic bags accessible to children. These items pose a potential choking and suffocation hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(b) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection
There is an electric outlet in the T'marim that is not covered with an electrical outlet cover guard. In the same classroom, there is also an electric fan that does not have a screen on it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
During the beginning of the visit, the Shemesh classroom had several toys scattered throughout the classroom posing a potential for someone to trip.
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251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
Garbage cans containing food refuse in the Alim, Parparim, and Tziporim classrooms are not covered.
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251.06(9)(d)1.b. · Food Storage - Refrigeration Units
The cold storage thermometer in freezer in between Afunim and Tutim classrooms reads 20 degrees Fahrenheit and not maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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251.07(4)(e) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
Cots in the Aytzim classroom are not covered.
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251.07(6)(dm)2. · Medical Log - Pages & Entries
An entry in the medical log book in the Kochavim classroom was made in pencil. In the same classroom there are skipped lines in the medical log book.
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251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Injury records are not reviewed in the Bonim classroom every 6 months as required. The last documented injury record review was on 07/01/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(g)4. · Properly Clothed Children
Children in the Shemesh classroom were observed doing an activity wearing only diapers with no shirts on.
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 6/3/2025 : Children were doing an activity in the gross motor area. 1 child came back to the Alim classroom unescorted and was left outside of the classroom for approximately 30 seconds. $200
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 6/3/2025 : During the visit, 8 children were present in the Rimonim classroom, however 5 children were marked as being inside of the classroom and the other 3 children were marked as out of the classroom. In the Alim classroom, 9 children were present during the visit, however 10 children were marked as being in the classroom on the center tracking method. During the visit in the Shemesh classroom, 7 children were present in the classroom, but 8 children were marked as being present in the classroom. $250
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
On 03/17/25, while a group of 8 children were transitioning from the Kochavim classroom to the community hall, two other children ran ahead of the group and the two teachers ran after the two children rather than one teacher staying back with the group. While this happened, a 1.5 year old child went back into the Kochavim classroom and was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 3/20/2025 : On 03/17/25, while a group of 8 children were transitioning from the Kochavim classroom to the community hall, two other children ran ahead of the group and the two teachers ran after the two children rather than one teacher staying back with the group. While this happened, a 1.5 year old child went back into the Kochavim classroom and was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. $250
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Based on multiple staff interviews conducted after a self-report from the center was made, a 4-year-old child was without sight and sound supervision of three child care providers on 1/27/25 for approximately 5 minutes when that child left the group of children and was discovered in a vestibule downstairs from the classroom.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
Based on multiple staff interviews, the child tracking procedure was not met on 01/27/25, when 15 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the Mayim classroom. Name to face checks were not conducted when the children were inside of the Mayim classroom resulting in 14 children being present in this group.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 2/5/2025 : Based on multiple staff interviews conducted after a self-report from the center was made, a 4-year-old child was without sight and sound supervision of three child care providers on 1/27/25 for approximately 5 minutes when that child left the group of children and was discovered in a vestibule downstairs from the classroom. $200
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 2/5/2025 : Based on multiple staff interviews, the child tracking procedure was not met on 01/27/25, when 15 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the Mayim classroom. Name to face checks were not conducted when the children were inside of the Mayim classroom resulting in 14 children being present in this group. $200
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)6. · Child Record - Health History
Child 1 and Child 4 have documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the emergency care plan about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
There are loose hanging cords in the Tmarim classroom hanging down from light up balloons on the wall and loose cords coming from an air purifier in the same classroom. This was verified as corrected during a verification visit on 08/13/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(b) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection
There are two electrical outlets in the Tmarim classroom are not covered. There are electrical outlets in the World of Wow large motor room that are not covered.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
The bathrooms outside of Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms were unlocked during the visit. In the girls bathroom, is a container with Advil medication, hair spray, and Clorox disinfectant wipes. These items are accessible to children in care. In the boys bathroom outside of the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms, there is an unlocked cabinet containing various cleaning products including bleach which are accessible to children. In another bathroom outside of the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms, there is a diaper changing table with packages of baby wipes accessible to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The fan in the Tmarim classroom is covered in dust. There is a missing ceiling tile outside of the bathrooms located between the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(o) · Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation
In the Aytzim classroom, there is a hole in the window screen which was being used for ventilation.
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251.06(9)(d)1.c. · Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
The cold storage thermometer in the Shemesh classroom freezer read 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold storage thermometer in the Tmarim classroom freezer read 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
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251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food
In the area between the Kochavim and Limonim classrooms, there is an open bag of chickpea puffs that is not stored in a bag with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers, and is not labeled.
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251.07(6)(dm)2. · Medical Log - Pages & Entries
The pages in medical log book in the Parparim classroom are numbered only to page 5. The pages in the medical log book in the Limonim classroom are numbered only to page 12. In the Shamiyam classroom, an entry in the medical log book dated 07/24/24 was continued in pencil.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(dm)3.a. · Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury
A child in the Alim classroom was observed with a bruise under the child's right eye. This injury occurred at the center on 08/07/24 and was not documented in the medical log book.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
The authorization for a Hydrocortisone medication being stored for the Shamayim classroom is not current. The authorization ended on 07/24/24. The authorization for a calamine lotion being stored for the Mayim classroom is not current. The authorization ended on 07/19/24. This was verified as corrected during a verification visit on 08/13/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face
In the Shamiyam classroom, a child's hands were observed not being washed with soap and warm running water after diapering.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(i)2. · Adult Handwashing
A staff member in the Shamiyam classroom did not wash hands with soap and warm running water after diapering a child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
In the Shamiyam classroom, a staff member was observed washing the diaper changing surface with a soap and water, but not a disinfectant solution.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(11)(bm)1. · Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use
On 07/23/24, a 2 year old child was injured climbing a piece of climbing equipment that is manufacturer recommended for preschool age children and older.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(11)(bm)1. · Violation
(Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use ) on 7/25/2024 : On 07/23/24, a 2 year old child was injured climbing a piece of climbing equipment that is manufacturer recommended for preschool age children and older. $150
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
On 07/01/24, the gate in the outdoor play space was damaged causing the gate to no longer latch. The gate was being secured with a bungee cord. A 2.5 year old child was able to crawl out of the bottom portion of that gate and access the area outside of the outdoor play space enclosure.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.