LICENSED GROUP
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A Step Above Child Care Llc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
7984 W Appleton Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Quick Facts
Capacity
26 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2007035
License Holder
Britney Reid
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Sep 6, 2024
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
A STEP ABOVE CHILD CARE LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of complete enrollment information to include persons authorized to pick-up and receive a child was incomplete for Child 2, whose parent was listed as the authorized person. Documentation of persons to be contacted when the parents are unavailable was not observed for Child 3. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of complete health history for a child diagnosed with asthma was not observed for Child 2. Documentation on triggers, signs and symptoms, and steps to follow were not observed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance was not observed for Child 1 who is overdue for immunizations. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of a follow-up health examination for a child under 2 years old was not observed for Child 1, whose last health examination was documented on 7/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of current and complete training in CPR with the use of AED was not observed for Staff B. Staff B failed to complete the skills portion of the CPR training. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect reporting requirements was not observed for Staff A and Staff B at the time of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-07-22 | There was a Swiffer Mop with solution attached, Clorox wipes, and baby oil, throughout the center. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-07-22 | The center was not in good repair when there was a hole in the ceiling tiles above the bathroom, dirty dishes in the sink in the and a clogged handwashing sink in the infant room during the monitoring visit. Blinds were visibly missing slates and were torn throughout the center and there was ripped plastic coverings on exits. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Fire extinguishers on the premises were not labeled indicating its present condition and date of last inspection during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(a) - Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Single serve utensils, plates, bowls and cups were not covered and were observed in various places throughout the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(a)5. - Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils | ||
| 2026-07-22 | The white refrigeration/freezer unit was not maintained at 0 degrees and was noted at 20 degrees during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. - Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Menus were not posted in the kitchen nor in a conspicuous place accessible to parents at the time of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months was not observed for Child 1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-08-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-06 | Attendance records were inaccurate when 5 children were signed in at the center but 6 children were present during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The center failed to supervise and ensure the safety of children when staff was observed on their cellular phone, while outside with a group of children from the toddler classroom. Per interview, staff was unaware of the presence of Licensing Specialist, as they were looking at their cellular phone. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | Clorox Spray, unlabeled hydrocortisone cream, and carpet cleaning spray were on a shelf in the school-age classroom and were accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | A soiled diaper was observed on the changing table in the toddler classroom during the monitoring visit. A baseboard in the school age room was loose and hanging from the wall. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-08-06 | Cots, in the school age room, were not maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots were uncovered in classrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2025-08-06 | A open container of infant formula in the infant classrooms, and open parent provided infant snacks and center provided infant snacks, on a shelf, in the school-age classroom were not dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)10. - Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food | ||
| 2025-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-21 | Documentation of current child abuse and neglect biennial training was not observed for Staff A. Staff A completed training during monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-05-21 | A marked emergency exit in the infant room was obstructed by 2 high chairs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-03-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-31 | Information Related To An Incident That Occurred Outside Of Operating Hours and Provided To The Department Was Not Accurate. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) - Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-03-31 | A Known Offense By The Licensee Was Not Relayed To The Department Factually. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(g) - Report - Convictions, Pending Charges, Other Offenses | ||
| 2025-02-24 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-12-18 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-18 | Child 3 & 4 did not have a completed immunization form on file | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2024-12-18 | Children in care were not signed in on attendance record form during monitoring visit | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-12-18 | Completed Staff orientation form was not available in staff file | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2024-12-18 | Electric outlets were exposed and accessible to children | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-12-18 | Bleach water was accessible to children in bathroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
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