LICENSED GROUP
✓ Licensed
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
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220071
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 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 | ||
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