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Blooming Tot Child Care
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
W Kathryn Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2005379
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Apr 15, 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
BLOOMING TOT CHILD CARE is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-11:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-28 | On 7/10/26 a provider is signed in but not signed out. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-07-28 | Nightshade was present in the outdoor play space. There were nails protruding from wooden boards in the outdoor play space. A hose was unwound in the outdoor play space, causing a potential tripping hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-07-28 | Flaking paint was observed around the wooden window well frame in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(k) - Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint | ||
| 2026-07-28 | There were four bottles of breastmilk in the refrigerator that were not labeled with a name or date. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(3)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2026-02-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-11 | There was no health history form on file for Child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Child #1 did not have an updated health report on file, the report on file was dated 1/21/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Staff A did not have documentation of continuing education hours for 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(f) - Staff File - Continuing Education | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Temporary fencing in the outdoor play space was sagging which created a gap that was greater than 4 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(11)(b)4. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Nightshade, a poisonous plant, was observed in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-02-11 | The back exit was obstructed with a mop bucket and laundry hamper. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(7)(a)1. - Exits - Unobstructed | ||
| 2026-02-11 | A container of formula from the childs home was not labeled with the childs name or dated. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(3)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-12-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-11 | 4 children were present during the visit, however only 2 children had arrival times documented on the attendance record. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-11-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-17 | A radon test that was due within 6 months after rule went into effect on 3/01/2023 has not been done. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2025-07-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-21 | An Order Letter dated 01/06/25 is not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-07-21 | Two children are missing departure times documented on the attendance record for 07/01/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-07-21 | A radon test that was due within 6 months after rule went into effect on 3/01/2023 has not been done. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2025-07-21 | There is no menu for July 2025 available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-07-21 | A bottle of milk was observed in a pack n play next to a sleeping 6 month old child. This was corrected during the visit and the bottle of milk was removed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)4. — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-07-21 | There is a hole in the diaper changing surface exposing foam underneath, making the surface not easily cleanable. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(4)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection | ||
| 2025-07-21 | A bottle of milk was observed in a pack n play next to a sleeping 6 month old child. This was corrected during the visit and the bottle of milk was removed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)4. - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2024-12-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-13 | The licensee failed to report a change in transportation services at least 5 calendar days prior to the change. Per the report of the licensee, she and Driver A provided transportation services to one enrolled family during the months of November and December 2024. This change in transportation services was not approved by the department as required. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(j) - Report - Change In Transportation Services | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Per a review of a sampling of attendance records the daily attendance is not current and accurate. Departure times were not recorded for one child on 11/12/24 and 4 children on 11/18/24. A departure time was not recorded for two children on 12/3/24 and one child on 12/4/24. A departure time as not recorded for one child on 12/11/24. Children's birthdates are not included on the daily attendance record as required. Included in a Warning Letter issued on 9/21/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-12-13 | The licensee failed to maintain a staff file for Driver A. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2) - Staff File - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Driver A transported children enrolled in the child care center without having documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates that a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13, and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2024-12-13 | There are no staff hours recorded for Driver A on the days he provided transportation for enrolled child care children. Per a review of the documentation of staff hours for 12/9/24-12/12/24 there are no staff hours documented to demonstrate who met the required staff to child ratio on 12/9/24 from 3:13 PM-4:30 PM, 12/10/24 from 3:56 PM-4:17 PM, 12/11/24 from 3:49 PM-4:45 PM and 12/12/24 from 3:22 PM-4:08 PM. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Per observation of video footage the licensee is observed picking up a child by one arm and then carrying him by one arm to the opposite side the room and then putting him down on top of a mat after he bites another child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(2)(c) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2024-12-13 | The licensee failed to record an injury received by a child in care after the child was bit on the hand by another child resulting in a mark. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(b)3.b. - Medical Log Book - Injuries Received In Care | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Driver A did not participate in the required driver orientation prior to transporting enrolled children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(4)(b) - Driver Training - Documentation | ||
| 2024-12-13 | The licensee and Driver A transported enrolled children without the licensee obtaining a copy of the driving record for herself and Driver A prior to transporting. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2024-12-13 | The licensee failed to provide the department with evidence of a vehicle's safe operating condition on a form provided by the department for two vehicles used to transport enrolled children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(5)(b) - Vehicle Inspection Form | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Children were transported in a vehicle with a seating capacity of 6 or more passengers in addition to the driver (minivan) without a vehicle alarm being installed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(8)(a) - Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed | ||
| 2024-12-13 | Per a review of a sampling of attendance records the daily attendance is not current and accurate. Departure times were not recorded for one child on 11/12/24 and 4 children on 11/18/24. A departure time was not recorded for two children on 12/3/24 and one child on 12/4/24. A departure time as not recorded for one child on 12/11/24. Children's birthdates are not included on the daily attendance record as required. Included in a Warning Letter issued on 9/21/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-09-03 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-03 | Child 2 does not have documentation in the child record of the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or medical facility caring for Child 2. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.f — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact | ||
| 2024-09-03 | The physical examination report in the staff record for Staff B is not signed by a physician. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. — Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2024-09-03 | Staff B does not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry that indicates Staff B is qualified for the position. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(e)1. — Staff File - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2024-09-03 | Staff B does not have documentation of a noncredit, department-approved course in operating a child care business or two credits in business or program administration and does not meet the entry-level training requirements for a provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(b) — Provider - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2024-09-03 | Staff B does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for a department-approved course in infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff B was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. — Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2024-09-03 | Staff B does not have a written orientation documented on a form initialed and dated by the staff person and trainer. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(a) — Staff Orientation - Documentation | ||
| 2024-09-03 | Staff B, observed providing sole supervision of children on 09/04/24, has not completed the training required under s. DCF 250.05(3)(b). | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(e) — Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals | ||
| 2024-09-03 | A 2 year old child was observed in the basement watching television during the visit. A bar with bottles of liquor were observed accessible to this child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-09-03 | A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went into effect on 03/01/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.b. — Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2024-09-03 | During the visit, 2 children under the age of 1 year were sleeping in a room. There was no audio monitoring device in that room. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)4g. — Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring | ||
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