LICENSED GROUP
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Ambitious Minds Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
8715-17 W Fond Du Lac Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age Range
2 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2005370
License Holder
Regina Hackney
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Mar 30, 2021
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
AMBITIOUS MINDS LEARNING CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Saturday, 12:00AM - 11:59PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available.
Hours of Operation
- Monday-11:59 PM
- Tuesday-11:59 PM
- Wednesday-11:59 PM
- Thursday-11:59 PM
- Friday-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00AM - 11:59PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-04 | Child file reviewed did not have the required medical exam documented with the required last six months | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff file reviewed did not include current eligible background check | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff file identified as a lead teacher included no educational qualifications | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff file reviewed included no record of abusive head trauma training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff in charge of Education Station group did not have lead teacher qualifications as required | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Disinfectant spray accessible to children in care in the Education Station classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Flaking paint near damaged and removed baseboard in the infant classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Furnace room door open and furnace accessible to children in classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(g) - Basement & Furnace Room Doors | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Ten children were provided care in the Education Station and there was not 35 square feet of space available for the children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(7)(a) - Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child | ||
| 2026-06-04 | No six month review of the medical log book | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-09-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-05 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-12 | Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination for Child 4 was on 10/04/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years as required. The most recent health examination for Child 1 was on 07/22/21. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-05-12 | 2 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the infant room during the visit. Only 1 child was marked in on the tracking record. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-12 | A 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier with a string and beads attached spelling out the child's name. These beads and string pose a potential choking hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination for Child 4 was on 10/04/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years as required. The most recent health examination for Child 1 was on 07/22/21. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Staff B does not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Staff C, observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of an annual one hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2025-05-12 | 2 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the infant room during the visit. Only 1 child was marked in on the tracking record. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-12 | A 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier with a string and beads attached spelling out the child's name. These beads and string pose a potential choking hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-02-25 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-25 | During a complaint investigation visit on 2/25/25, a person listed in the complaint was observed preparing lunch. This person did not have a background check listing the person as eligible. This was verified as corrected on 03/13/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-02-25 | the licensee reported during a complaint investigation visit on 2/19/2025 that a person identified in a complaint does not work there. During a visit on 2/25/2025, that person was at the center preparing lunch and reported she is a volunteer and has worked as a volunteer at the center for 3 weeks. Current and accurate information was not given about that person working/volunteering at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) - Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-02-25 | During a complaint investigation visit on 2/25/25, a person listed in the complaint was observed preparing lunch. This person did not have a background check listing the person as eligible. This was verified as corrected on 03/13/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-02-25 | Staff A, identified as meal preparation staff and observed preparing lunch during a visit on 02/25/25, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2025-02-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-06 | On 9/9/24, a child sustained an injury. A teacher said it happened at a park and that the child fell off a swing. This was not documented in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. - Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2025-02-06 | Licensee reported 2 yr old injured 8/23/24 and a 2-yr old injured 9/9/24 -same teacher. Per Licensee, teacher provided no info how 8/23 injury occurred outside of seeing child upset crying by a wagon. On 9/9 parent arrived at 3:59pm. Child was crying and complained about her arm. Teacher said child fell off swing earlier in day and landed on her butt. Licensee said teacher failed to mention the incident to her and did not write an incident report. Per sheriff report, licensee said the children were not supposed to be at that park - against licensee rules for children that age. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) - Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2025-02-06 | On 09/09/24 a child fell off a swing at the park before lunch. Per sheriff report, a worker from another classroom reported observing the child crying and "not acting normal" when seeing child on the playground at approx. 3:20-3:30 PM. Parent picked the child up appox 4 PM, the child was crying and complained her arm hurt. Child's teacher stated she did not know what happened, child said fell off swing set at which point the teacher remembered that happening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2. - Parent Notification | ||
| 2025-02-06 | On 9/9/24, a child sustained an injury. A teacher said it happened at a park and that the child fell off a swing. This was not documented in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. — Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2024-05-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-04-17 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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