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Coa Child Care Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
909 E Garfield Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 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
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 290-7906
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220071
License Holder
Dina Abercrombie
Licensed Since
1991
License Issued
Oct 14, 1991
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
COA Youth & Family Centers was founded in 1906 as the Children’s Outing Association by a dynamic group of Jewish women who sought to provide families in poverty the means to achieve self-sufficiency and raise healthy, productive, successful children. Following the framework of Jane Addams’ Hull House in Chicago, these women established Milwaukee’s first Settlement House and through this holistic model of community service they provided an array of resources for families. Over the last century, COA has continued to evolve this continuum of services and today serves thousands of children and families through holistic and integrated early child, youth, and community development programs offered at its two community centers (Riverwest and Goldin), Camp Helen Brachman in central Wisconsin, and partnering Milwaukee Public Schools.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 5/1/1998. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-12 | Child #3 and Child #4 have incomplete heath history forms. Child #3 and child #4 have a known medical condition that is not listed on the health history along with triggers, signs/symptoms, steps to take, when to call parent and when to seek emergency treatment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E's file does not have emergency contact information. Staff E's and Staff G's file does not list reason they left previous position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2026-05-12 | There are several cots standing vertically in room 313, accessible to children. This is a hazard as the cots could fall on a child. There are several loose cords accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | There is no parent medication authorization form for EPI pen for an enrolled children. A parent medication authorization form is expired for an inhaler and cough medication for an enrolled child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Two staff were observed holding children by their arms. The two children pulled their feet out from under them and the teachers continued to hold their arm, lifting them by their arm to get them on their feet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) - Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Child #3 and Child #4 have incomplete heath history forms. Child #3 and child #4 have a known medical condition that is not listed on the health history along with triggers, signs/symptoms, steps to take, when to call parent and when to seek emergency treatment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E's file does not have emergency contact information. Staff E's and Staff G's file does not list reason they left previous position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. — Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E and Staff F do not have a physical on file and have been employed for more than 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff B and Staff E do not have documentation of CPR/AED training and have been employed for more than 3 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E does not have documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E who was preparing meals at the time of the visit does not have documentation of 4 hour training in food handling, nutrition, and kitchen sanitation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff E and Staff F do not have an orientation on file and have been employed for more than one week. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2026-05-12 | There are several cots standing vertically in room 313, accessible to children. This is a hazard as the cots could fall on a child. There are several loose cords accessible to children. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | There are several missing and stained ceiling tiles in the hallway due to water damage. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-05-12 | A bottle of Cough and Mucus medication is not labeled with a child's name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2026-05-12 | There is no parent medication authorization form for EPI pen for an enrolled children. A parent medication authorization form is expired for an inhaler and cough medication for an enrolled child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2025-09-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-08 | Transportation permission and emergency information for each child being transported is not kept in the center vehicle. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(b) - Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information | ||
| 2025-09-08 | A copy of the scheduled routes and stops is not kept in the center vehicle. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(c) - Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops | ||
| 2025-09-08 | The annual vehicle inspection report is not on a form provided by the department. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(5)(b) - Vehicle Inspection Report | ||
| 2025-07-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-21 | There are skipped lines on page 2 and page 3 of the medical log book. Entries in the medical log book dated 04/08/25, 04/17/25, 07/07/25, 06/23/25, and 07/18/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. An entry in the medical log book on 06/23/25 is written in pencil. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-07-21 | There are skipped lines on page 2 and page 3 of the medical log book. Entries in the medical log book dated 04/08/25, 04/17/25, 07/07/25, 06/23/25, and 07/18/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. An entry in the medical log book on 06/23/25 is written in pencil. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-07-21 | An incident that occurred on 06/20/25 was not documented in the medical log book until 06/23/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2025-04-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-23 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The certificate on file for Staff A expired on 02/21/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driver training in the staff record. The most recent annual driver training for Staff C was taken 04/18/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(b) - Driver Orientation - Requirement | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driving record in the staff record. The most recent annual driving record for Staff C was ran on 03/04/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The certificate on file for Staff A expired on 02/21/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-04-23 | There are several gaps underneath the chain-link fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure that are greater than 4 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-04-23 | An inhaler being in the Butterflies classroom is attached with a piece of tape to the medication authorization form and is not labeled with the child's name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driver training in the staff record. The most recent annual driver training for Staff C was taken 04/18/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driving record in the staff record. The most recent annual driving record for Staff C was ran on 03/04/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2024-10-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-02 | There are vinyl pillows in the large motor room with tears in the corners of the vinyl exposing foam. This makes the surface not easily cleanable. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(i) - Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment | ||
| 2024-10-02 | In the Rainbow classroom, there is an EpiPen missing an authorization start date. An inhaler in the same classroom is missing an authorization start date. In the Sunshine B classroom, liquid Tylenol and an Epipen being stored in the classroom do not have an authorization start or end date. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2024-10-02 | A parent authorization for Bacitracin ointment being stored in the Rainbow classroom ended 09/09/24. An inhaler being stored in the Rainbow classroom expired September 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2024-10-02 | Staff C does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff C was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2024-10-02 | Staff C does not have a written orientation documented on a form initialed and dated by the staff person and trainer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2024-10-02 | In the Green Turtles room, water spots were observed on several ceiling tiles. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2024-10-02 | There are vinyl pillows in the large motor room with tears in the corners of the vinyl exposing foam. This makes the surface not easily cleanable. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(i) — Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment | ||
| 2024-10-02 | Sleeping mats were observed being stored in the Dolphins classroom. The mats had sheets on them and the mats with sheets were touching. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2024-10-02 | In the Rainbow classroom, there is an EpiPen missing an authorization start date. An inhaler in the same classroom is missing an authorization start date. In the Sunshine B classroom, liquid Tylenol and an Epipen being stored in the classroom do not have an authorization start or end date. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2024-10-02 | A parent authorization for Bacitracin ointment being stored in the Rainbow classroom ended 09/09/24. An inhaler being stored in the Rainbow classroom expired September 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2024-07-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-25 | A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker on 07/24/24, when a child was left alone in the Rainbow room during a tornado drill for 2 minutes 25 seconds. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-07-25 | The center's child tracking procedure was not properly adhered to on 07/24/24 when exiting the Rainbow class on 07/24/2024 for a tornado drill. There were 8 children documented on the tracking record but the class exited with 7 children. The tracking was implemented properly once the class was in the designated tornado shelter and the 8th child was retrieved. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-04-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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