Intelligent Minds Childcare - Milwaukee WI LICENSED FAMILY

2480 W Garfield Ave , Milwaukee WI 53205
(414) 998-5594

About the Provider

Description: INTELLIGENT MINDS CHILDCARE is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 14 yrs. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2005497
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 14 yrs
  • YoungStar Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-06-15
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-05-27 See Violations below Licensing
2026-05-27 Licensing requested attendance records from May 10, 2026 - May 25, 2026, no records were available. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
2026-03-02 See Violations below Licensing
2026-03-02 The file for Child 2 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaining to an emergency contact, who is not the parent/guardian. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
2026-03-02 Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing review. Two children were missing a sign out time from the previous week on February 25. Licensee corrected during visit, noting the departure time. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
2026-03-02 Provider lacked current cardiopulmonary resuscitation training by an approved provider. Violation
Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. — Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate
2026-03-02 Provider lacked training in current biennial child abuse and neglect prevention. Violation
Description: 250.05(3)(fm) — Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
2026-03-02 The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observed accessible to children on the front porch entrance and on the back steps to the outdoor play space. Violation
Description: 250.06(2)(k) — Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint
2026-03-02 Center lacked documentation of radon gas test levels, completed at least every 2 years. The last test was from September 2023. Violation
Description: 250.06(2)(n)5. — Radon - Continuous Testing
2026-03-02 Food was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. Multiple containers of cream cheese were observed in the refrigerator, containers were noted with expiration dates from November and December 2025. Items were disposed of during visit. A box of waffles were observed in the refrigerator, box stated to keep frozen. Violation
Description: 250.06(9)(c) — Safe Food
2026-03-02 The center medical log book lacked documentation of injury times. Violation
Description: 250.07(6)(b)3.b. — Medical Log Book - Injuries Received In Care
2025-02-19 See Violations below Licensing
2025-02-19 The warning letter issued January 29, 2025, was not posted. Violation
Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.b. — Department Notices Posted
2025-02-19 Information regarding emergency contact other than the parents was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
2025-02-19 Information regarding authorized persons other than the parents was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.g — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup

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