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LICENSED GROUP ✓ Licensed

Early Steps Child Dev Center Llc

Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
9135 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Quick Facts

Capacity
57 children
Age Range
2 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided. Rotating Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (414) 763-3775
9135 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2001648
License Issued
Feb 11, 2014
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

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EARLY STEPS CHILD DEV CENTER LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 57 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 wks - 13 yrs. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Nighttime care available. Open Jan - Dec. 2 stars.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday05:30 AM-07:30 PM
  • Tuesday05:30 AM-07:30 PM
  • Wednesday05:30 AM-07:30 PM
  • Thursday05:30 AM-07:30 PM
  • Friday05:30 AM-07:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-02-17 See Violations below Licensing
2026-02-17 Based on a review of the medical log book, on 2/10/26, parents were not immediately notified that the child sustained an injury to the head in the preschool room. Violation
Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication
2026-02-17 The file for Child 2 lacked an alternative release agreement, authorizing the child to arrive/depart via school bus. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. — Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
2026-02-17 Actual hours staff worked when used to meet ratio are not being properly documented. On the day of the licensing visit, three staff were signed into the school age room but only two staff were present. And the staff person supervising a group of children in the infant room did not sign in. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
2026-02-17 In the outdoor play space, there is a gap in the fence near the gate that is greater than 4 inches. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
2026-02-17 In the school age room, a ledge/shelf was slanted and not fully secure to the wall, a smoke detector was hanging from the ceiling, and loose pieces of drywall were observed on the floor, accessible to children. **The shelf, smoke detector, and drywall was verified as corrected via email on 3/2/26** Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
2026-02-17 A test for radon gas levels was not conducted by September 2023. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.b. — Radon - Testing, Current Providers
2026-02-17 On the day of the licensing visit, a group of 7 children were observed watching a PG-13 movie in the school age room, the movie was not rated to the age and development level of the children. Violation
Description: 251.07(1)(c) — Television As Part Of Program
2026-02-17 A childs hands were not washed with soap and running water after being diapered, the childs hands were only washed with a wet wipe. **This was corrected during the licensing visit** Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face
2026-02-17 Information is not being maintained in the vehicle and center when transporting children, as there was no schedule of transportation routes and scheduled stops being kept at the center. Violation
Description: 251.08(3)(c) — Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops
2026-02-17 The sink is the infant room, used for diapering purposes, was observed being used to wash a plastic bib. Violation
Description: 251.09(4)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
2025-09-10 See Violations below Licensing
2025-09-10 Monitoring results from the February 26, 2025, visit were not posted. Violation
Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted
2025-09-10 The licensee failed to report flooding in the lower level that occurred in August 2025. Violation
Description: 251.04(3)(b) — Report - Damage To Premises
2025-09-10 A metal pole with sharp edges was observed by the door leading to the school-age room. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

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