Big-A-Low Child Care Center - Milwaukee WI Licensed Group Child Care

N 83Rd St , Milwaukee WI 53218
(414) 600-3888

About the Provider

Description: Big-A-Low Child Care Center is a Licensed Group Child Care in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Nighttime care available. 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2003221
  • Capacity: 41
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 2 Stars
  • 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
2019-11-21 251.055(1)(a) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: On November 18, 2019, staff did not provide appropriate supervision to children in the school age room. The staff member left the room and kept her back turned to the class at the time two children were running. The children fell on top of each other and one child was injured. The staff member was not providing supervision that guided the children's behavior, prevented harm or assured safety. This rule was included in a Warning Letter issued on 01/18/2018. It is in continued violation of a Notice of Order issued 09/30/2019, in which is was also included in a Direct Forfeiture.
2019-11-21 251.04(4)(a)2.c. Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication
Description: A parent was not notified immediately when her child received a head injury while the child was in the care of the center.
2019-10-23 251.055(2)(c) Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
Description: During the visit, there was one teacher alone with 7 two year old children. Of the seven children, five were 2 years old and two were 2.5 years old, making the pro rata ratio 1.085, which indicates two teachers were required.
2019-10-23 251.055(2)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description: Upon arrival, there was one teacher alone with 7 children under age two. The ratio for children under two years of age is 1:4. This rule was included in a Forfeiture assessed 01/17/2018.
2019-09-19 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: Staff D and E do not have training in CA/N in the past two years.
2019-09-19 251.05(1)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description: Staff A, B, D and E do not have a current certificate of completion in CPR from an approved trainer.
2019-09-19 251.04(6)(a)1. Child Record - Enrollment Information
Description: Enrollment information is incomplete for Child 1, 2, 3 and 5.
2019-09-19 251.05(3)(f) Child Tracking Procedure
Description: Child tracking was not accurate in the infant room. There were four children on the tracking board, but one of the children on the board was not present, and one who was present was not on the board. This rule was included in a Warning Letter issued on 01/18/2018. It is in continued violation of a Notice of Order issued 05/01/2018.
2019-09-19 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: During a field trip on 09/12/2019, one child was not closely supervised when he was able to leave the group unnoticed. Staff noticed the child was missing when they conducted their tracking count before transitioning to another area of the museum. The child was found by museum staff and returned to the group. This rule was included in a Warning Letter issued on 01/18/2018.
2019-09-19 251.06(5)(a) Condition Of Premises
Description: The toilet behind the green stall door is not working. This rule was included in a Notice of Order issued 05/01/2018.
2019-09-19 251.07(6)(f)6. Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
Description: A medication found in a cubbie on the premises does not have an authorization form filled out for the medication to be administered to a child.
2019-09-19 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description: The attendance was not accurate at the time of the visit. There were 16 children in care, but only 15 children were signed in. This rule was included in a Warning Letter issued on 01/18/2018.
2019-09-19 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: There is flaking paint on the red climber outside. This rule was included in a Notice of Order and Forfeiture Assessment issued on 05/01/2018.
2019-09-19 251.07(6)(k)1. Health Examination - Children Under Age 2
Description: Child 1 does not have a current health examination on file that has been documented within the last six months.
2019-09-19 251.07(3)(a)2. Indoor & Outdoor Equipment - Construction, Condition
Description: There are three trikes in the outdoor play space, all three are missing handle bar covers, and one has a cracked seat. The small orange slide in the outdoor play space has a broken side bar, and the small blue teeter totter is missing one set of handlebars, and the set still there is not fitting properly and missing half of the protective plastic. A toy shoe in the three year old room has a back piece which is coming off.

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