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Creative Dreams Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 50th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2006580
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Aug 31, 2023
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
CREATIVE DREAMS CHILDCARE 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-06 | The premises was not maintained free from litter and in good repair when the following was observed: A broken window and garbage on the front porch. In the outdoor play space, sharp pieces of siding, plastic bags, roof shingles, two opened bags of garbage with litter from the bags lying around the bags. A damaged section of wood fencing and a rolled section of metal fencing. Garbage in the basement tornado shelter, including a stained mattress, cobwebs, dust, empty boxes, and plastic bags. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-03-06 | The licensee did not report damage to the premises. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(b) - Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2026-03-06 | The licensee did not report ongoing construction occurring at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(c) - Report - Construction, Remodeling | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Children 1 and 2 did not have emergency contact information listed other than the parents. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. - Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Children 1 and 2 did not have authorized pick up people listed other than the parents. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.g - Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Children 1 and 2's physical exams were expired when they were completed more than two years prior to the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Children 1 and 2 did not have documentation of immunizations on file. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Attendance was not accurate on the day of the visit when the two children in care were not signed in. In addition, two children had not been signed out on March 5, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Staff hours were not documented during the week of the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Staff B's CPR training was not completed via a department approved trainer. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)4. - Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2026-03-06 | The provider had not implemented a procedure to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care were known at all times, when during the visit, children had not been documented on attendance/tracking records. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) - Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2026-03-06 | The permanent enclosure was damaged and no longer complete, when a large section was detached and observed to be leaning against another fencing section. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(11)(b)4. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-03-06 | A cold medication and cough drops were accessible to children in the entry. An opened package of cough drops was accessible to children on the floor of the first play room. All products were marked "keep out of reach of children". | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Potential sources of harm include broken glass on the floor of the front porch where children enter the home. An extension cord and garbage observed on the steps leading to the basement tornado shelter. A large metal shovel and sharp pieces of siding observed on the ground in the outdoor play space. A heavy damaged section of wood fencing observed propped against another section of fencing. A downed power line observed on the driveway. A rolled section of metal fencing was lying on the ground in the outdoor play space. The basement smelled strongly of mildew/mold. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-03-06 | The premises was not maintained free from litter and in good repair when the following was observed: A broken window and garbage on the front porch. In the outdoor play space, sharp pieces of siding, plastic bags, roof shingles, two opened bags of garbage with litter from the bags lying around the bags. A damaged section of wood fencing and a rolled section of metal fencing. Garbage in the basement tornado shelter, including a stained mattress, cobwebs, dust, empty boxes, and plastic bags. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-03-06 | No record of food served for the week. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2026-03-06 | Portable cribs were observed to be dirty with stained areas along the top. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(a)4. - Play Equipment - Condition | ||
| 2025-03-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-07 | The health history information for children 1 and 2 were missing information regarding triggers, signs and symptoms to watch for, steps the provider should follow, when to call a parent, and when the condition requires medical care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-03-07 | Children 2 and 3 were missing documentation of immunizations. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-03-07 | The CPR certificate for staff A was expired. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-03-07 | Staff A's training in child abuse & neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2025-03-07 | Staff A did not have documentation of 15 hours in continuing education completed in 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)1. - Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics | ||
| 2025-03-07 | The fence in the outdoor play space was damaged and not complete in a few spots. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(11)(b)4. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-03-07 | The fire extiguisher in the home was no longer charged. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(b) - Fire Extinguisher | ||
| 2025-03-07 | The provider did not have records of meals served. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-03-07 | Dog excrement was observed in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(g) - Pets & Animals - Excrement | ||
| 2025-02-25 | Department unable to access the center during attempted visits on 2/20/25 and 2/25/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) - Department Access To Center | ||
| 2024-02-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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