Aurora Tiny Town Day Care Center - Milwaukee WI Licensed Group Child Care

2920 W Dakota St , MILWAUKEE WI 53215
(414) 647-3420
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Aurora Tiny Town Day Care Center is a Licensed Group Child Care in MILWAUKEE WI, with a maximum capacity of 155 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 Week(s) - 13 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 1/17/1999. Nighttime care available. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 220020
  • Capacity: 155
  • Age Range: 2 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2021-05-06 Licensing Orders Letter
2021-04-15 251.055(1)(f) Child Tracking Procedure
Description: The implemented tracking procedure failed at the time of licensing visit. Multiple children were noted on the tracking/attendance sheet for Lullaby II, however, the children were present within the T.T. room. A Warning Letter was issued October 28, 2019 and a Notice of Order was issued September 29, 2020.
2021-04-15 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description: Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing review. Multiple departure times were missing for children throughout the week upon review of the attendance forms.
2021-04-15 251.04(2)(L)1.b. Department Notices Posted
Description: A Notice of Order, issued September 29, 2020, was not posted and visible at the time of licensing visit.
2021-04-15 251.07(5)(b)5. Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized
Description: Eating surfaces were not washed and sanitized before and after each use. Children were observed playing, going to the table to sit, getting up to wash hands and returning to the table. The tables were not washed prior to use.
2021-04-15 251.06(9)(d)2.a. Food Storage - Dry Food
Description: Dry foods were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers, and labeled. Crackers were observed in open boxes, not stored properly.
2021-04-15 251.06(2)(n) Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
Description: A garbage container, located in the center kitchen containing food and food residue, was observed without a cover or lid.
2021-04-15 251.055(2)(a) Group Size - Maximum
Description: Center exceeded maximum group size when 23 children were located in the TT classroom for a movie. Several of the children within the group were under the age of two. A Warning Letter was issued October 28, 2019.
2021-04-15 251.04(1)(c) Hours, Days, Months Of Operation
Description: Center is licensed for care beginning at 6:00am; attendance records repetitively show children signed in before 6:00am.
2021-04-15 251.07(3)(a)4. Indoor Equipment - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description: A large wooden play structure, located in the front area of the center, was measured as being four feet or more in height, no energy-absorbing surface was placed under the equipment.
2021-04-15 251.06(7)(a) Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child
Description: Center diagram provided to the Department noted a maximum space of 186 by 306, within the TT room. When calculating for 35 square feet per child, and not accounting for other classroom deductions, the maximum room capacity is 16 children. During licensing visit, 25 children were observed within the classroom with two staff members, not providing for enough space per child.
2021-04-15 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description: Changing table was not cleaned and disinfected after each use. A child was observed being changed on the table, staff placed another child on the table immediately after changing; table was not cleaned and disinfected between uses.
2021-04-15 251.09(1)(c) Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Description: Multiple forms were observed without documentation of an update within the past three months. One form was noted as last being updated in June 2020.
2021-04-15 251.09(3)(a)2. Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
Description: Food and formula brought from home were not labeled with the child's name and dated. Open cereal and formula were observed on the TBC counter, items were not labeled or dated. Bottles and containers of food were observed in the TBC refrigerator, labeled with a child's name, but not dated.
2021-04-15 251.09(1)(b) Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
Description: Toddlers were located in multiple rooms at the time of licensing visit. The admission information, intake forms, were not on file in the rooms in which the children were assigned at the time of licensing visit.

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Reviews

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Concerned Parent Apr 12, 2021
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

They consistently and knowingly violate WI State regulations. The <2y tends to have 6-9 kids PER teacher. While the teachers themselves are great, the owner of the place (also an Advocate Aurora Health employee) tries to maximize profit by employing too few teachers. The older kids now experience new teachers daily, making it difficult for my little one. I originally went there because of cost/hours but needed to leave. STAY AWAY!!

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Elly Jul 05, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I was able to rate this daycare zero stars, I would. It is absolutely horrible. Teachers are fake, rude and uncaring. Walked in earlier than usual to pick up my son and saw the teacher Maria yank my 2 yr old son's arm and yell "PICK IT UP NOW!"- while pointing at some toys. I confronted her and she had the nerve to say that she has a loud voice, which is complete bs because she was talking to me very calm and professional. I seen this with my own eyes, who knows what else she could be doing to other children when no one is looking. I complained to one of the directors, Ms. Lisa and she said she'd "talk" to her. I pulled my son and my school age daughters out of there so quick. I am now in the process of talking to Lydia and the owner, but I somehow keep getting the run around. I will get to the bottom of this, they should not be working in a daycare if they can't handle it. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!!!!!!!!!!

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norma c Sep 11, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter was at this daycare for a little over a year and I absolutely loved it. Ms. Elena and Mrs. Lydia are awesome as well as others there. But my daughter by far was well taken care of and I felt secure knowing my daughter was being cared for by good people.

Thank you Tiny Town for everything!

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anne Jun 19, 2015

There are some good teachers here - however - I don't recommend this facility at all. Very disorganized. -One of the directors is incredibly difficult to understand. This center frequently does not answer their phone - leaving no way for a parent to get in to touch with the facility during the day. Director does not return phone calls left on answering machine. Teachers did not give us feedback on how our child did during the day, our child was very sick while attending this facility and not once did they give us any feedback on how our child was doing. However I think so many other kids were crying that they didn't hear our child's coughs,etc... We have heard teachers in the older kids rooms yell unnecessarily. Infant teacher was caught sleeping on the job. Front door of center was frequently propped open with a kleenex box for an unknown reason. Infant car seats have to be left in the front of the building which is an unsecured public building for aurora healthcare. Our child did not have a crib for the first several weeks of attending this facility - even though there were cribs available for use. Child instead slept on a mat on the floor. This may be an inexpensive facility for aurora employees - however, it is not worth it. I never knew what i was walking in to when entering this facility on a daily basis.

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kawe May 17, 2013

our daughter is 18 months old and has been going here since she was 2 months. We have had few issues with this daycare. The teachers we've had so far seem to care about the children. The only downside I can note is the lag between paying our bill and having the check cashed. Other than that, it is a clean, friendly environment that promotes children.

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