Description: The Ebenezer Child Care Center's Southside Milwaukee location is on the protected convent grounds of the School Sisters of St. Francis, and it provides quality childcare for many south side residents.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-03 | Licensing | Warning Letter |
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(9)(e)2. | Cleaning Aids - Equipment |
| Description: Cleaning aids, including mops and brooms, were observed stored in the food pantry at the time of licensing visit. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(9)(e)1. | Cleaning Aids - Poisonous & Toxic Materials |
| Description: Poisonous and toxic materials were not labeled and stored in cabinets used for no other purpose; chemicals were observed stored in the same cabinet with snacks. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.05(3)(c) | Close Supervision Of Children |
| Description: Children were not being closely supervised by a child care worker who was within sight and sound of the children to guide the childrens behavior, prevent harm and assure safety during licensing visit. Children in the preschool room were observed standing on the purple chairs, sitting on the back of the chairs and climbing on the tables. One child was observed running and jumping onto a chair which slid out from beneath him, while staff were on the other side of the room preparing lunch. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(5)(a) | Condition Of Premises |
| Description: The premise was not clean and in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Food and other residue was observed on the floor in the preschool room, along with loose baseboards. Plaster was observed peeling in multiple places in the preschool room, including by the sink and loft areas. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.04(6)(b) | Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record |
| Description: Attendance was not current and accurate in the older toddler room at the time of licensing review. A child was present in the classroom but was not documented on the form. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(2)(b) | Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection |
| Description: Electrical outlets were not protected by screens or guards at the time of licensing visit. Several outlets were observed uncovered in the preschool room and in the hallway entrance into the room. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(3)(c) | Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills |
| Description: Center lacked a written record of the date and time a tornado drill was practiced in August. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.06(9)(d)2.a. | Food Storage - Dry Food |
| Description: Dry foods, including an open sleeve of crackers and a bag of powdered sugar, were observed not stored properly. Items were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.09(1)(k) | Infant & Toddler - Bedding |
| Description: Sheets and blankets used to cover children were not tucked tightly under the mattress and kept away from the childs mouth and nose. Blankets were observed loose in the crib. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.09(1)(c) | Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development |
| Description: Intake forms not updated within past 3 months, child observed walking, nothing documented on physical development. One June 5, 2019 one childs last documented May 24, 2019. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.04(6)(c)2. | Medical Log - Entries |
| Description: An injury was not documented in the medical log book on the date of occurrence; injury occurred on August 26, entry was dated August 27th. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.07(6)(f)5. | Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized |
| Description: Medication on the premise was unable to be administered as directed on the label as the medication was expired. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.07(6)(f)1.c. | Medication Administration - Documenting In Log Book |
| Description: Medications administered at the center were not documented in the center medical log book. | ||
| 2019-09-12 | 251.07(6)(f)1.a. | Medication Administration - Parent Authorization |
| Description: Several medication authorization forms were observed without administration dates. | ||
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I love this child care center. My son has been there since he was 9 months and he just turned 3. The teachers are awesome. Ms. Kaye in the office is the best.. Great place for children. I love it