Description: ESSENTIAL CHILD CARE 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-29 | Documentation that the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 is not on file for Child #3, and Child #4 who have attended the facility since 7/2/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. — Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2026-04-29 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. A departure time has not been recorded for Child #1 who is reported to have departed the center prior to the department's arrival. In addition, children's last names and dates of birth are not recorded on the daily attendance record. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-04-29 | The licensee, who has been licensed since 11/14/24, has not obtained a certificate of completion for a department-approved course in Infant & Child CPR with AED within 3 months after licensure. The certificate on file for the licensee is from "National CPR Foundation" which is not a department-approved provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. — Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-04-29 | The daily attendance record is used to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to the provider at all times however it does not accurately reflect the whereabouts of children when a child who has departed the center is still reflected as being in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) — Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2026-04-29 | Some areas of the home are not maintained in a sanitary condition including the gas stove which contains significant grease build up, the bathroom floor which contains dirt around the toilet and the inside of the bathroom vanity. Chicken bones are observed in a bowl on the grill in the outdoor play space. Discarded plates, cups and silverware are observed on the ground in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-04-29 | The smoke detector used on the main level of the residence is observed to not be installed. NOTE: This violation was corrected during the monitoring visit when the licensee installed the smoke detector. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. — Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2026-04-29 | There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly smoke detector testing was completed for the months of January, February and March 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. — Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-04-29 | There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly fire drills were completed for the months of January, February and March 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) — Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2026-04-29 | Per the report of the licensee, she administered prescription medication to Child #1 on one occasion while the child was in care however she failed to record this in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(b)3.c. — Medical Log Book - Medication Dispensed | ||
| 2026-04-29 | The licensee failed to obtain a completed medication authorization from the parent prior to administering a prescription medication to Child #1. In addition, a medication authorization on file to administer Tylenol & Motrin to Child #1 does not specify the time to administer the medications and does not identify an end date. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-05-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-05 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2025-04-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-02-19 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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