Description: Baby Steps To Success is a Probationary Licensed Family Child Care in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 12 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-27 | Licensing | Denial |
| 2020-07-14 | 250.04(8)(a) | Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect |
| Description: A complaint investigation revealed that on the afternoon of 07/09/2020, a 3 year-old child was observed unclothed in the office closet. It was later reported that this child had alleged to her mother that another 5 Year-old child had touched her on her knee and private parts.The Licensee failed to contact the Department of Milwaukee Child Protective Services or the local law enforcement. | ||
| 2020-07-14 | 250.04(3)(h) | Report - Change In Room Usage |
| Description: A complaint investigation revealed that on the afternoon of 07/09/2020, the licensee allowed a 3 year-old day care child to sleep in an upstairs bedroom which was not previously approved for child care use at least 20 working days prior to the change. | ||
| 2020-07-14 | 250.055(2)(c) | Requirements For Additional Provider |
| Description: A complaint investigation revealed that on 07/09/2020, the size of the group or the age distribution of the children exceeded the number that may be served by one provider, as a result, an additional qualified provider was required. The licensee acknowledged she was alone when she provided direct care and supervision for 4 children under years, a 3 year-old and 5 year-old child. | ||
| 2020-07-14 | 250.055(1)(a) | Supervision Of Children |
| Description: A complaint investigation revealed that on the afternoon of 07/09/2020, a 3 year old child was observed in the office closet unclothed. This child stated that a 5 year-old child that was also at the center, had taken off all her clothes. The licensee acknowledged that she did not see or know how the incident happened because she was in the kitchen cleaning up. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.06(2)(c) | Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children |
| Description: Living Room : An open cabinet containing Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Febreze aerosol were accessible to children. Both items contained a Warning Label, Keep Out of Reach of Children. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.04(6)(a) | Child Record - Maintenance, Availability |
| Description: The licensee failed to maintain a current written record at the center on each child enrolled. There was no file available for review for child #6. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.04(6)(b) | Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record |
| Description: The licensee failed to maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance on a department-prescribed form that includes actual time of arrival and departure for each child for the length of time the child is enrolled in the program. There was not a sign in time for child #6, who was present during the visit. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.07(6)(g)6. | Handwashing For Persons Working With Children |
| Description: Staff C failed to wash her hands with soap and warm running water before she prepared a bottle and served it to an infant. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.06(9)(h) | Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements |
| Description: The milk served to children was 2%, which does not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements. The licensee did not have unflavored whole milk and unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) milk on the premises. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.06(9)(j) | Meals & Snacks - Records |
| Description: There was no record of meals and snacks available for review for the July 6, 2020. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.06(2)(e) | Potential Source Of Harm On Premises |
| Description: Exterior: A shard of glass was observed near the back door, the sidewalk contained broken sections of concrete, and particles of loose gravel which created a slipping, tripping and falling hazard, tall , sharp thistles and weeds, were observed throughout the play area. A small, clear plastic bag contained nails. The detached garage, bottom door contained deteriorating and exposed edges that were sharp, curled and rusted. All items were accessible to children. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.06(2)(m) | Premises - Condition & Repair |
| Description: The back red door contained a wooden door frame that was deteriorating. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.055(1)(L) | Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times |
| Description: The licensee failed to implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to the provider at all times. Child #6 was not on the Daily Attendance Sheet that was used to track children. | ||
| 2020-07-06 | 250.05(3)(e)1. | Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate |
| Description: Staff A failed to have a certificate of completion for a department-approved course in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator within 3 months of hire. | ||
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