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First Step Child Care

Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
3845 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. None reported.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (414) 484-9043
3845 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2006702
License Issued
Nov 8, 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

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FIRST STEP 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 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Tuesday06:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Wednesday06:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Thursday06:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Friday06:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-04-21 See Violations below Licensing
2026-04-21 On the day of the licensing visit, attendance was not accurate when one child that was signed in was presigned out. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
2026-04-21 Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. Staff signed in on 2/27/26 but did not sign out. And on the day of the licensing visit, the staff person supervising children was not signed in. Violation
Description: 250.05(2)(c) — Staff File - Days, Hours Worked
2026-04-21 Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file. The most recent certificate on file expired January 2026. Violation
Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. — Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate
2026-04-21 Broken glass was observed throughout the outdoor play space and an open bag of grilling charcoal was observed on the patio table, accessible to children. Violation
Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
2026-04-21 In the outdoor play space, standing brown water was observed in a fire pit and garbage, including plastic bags, were scattered throughout and accessible to children. Violation
Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair
2026-04-21 In the outdoor play space, a large basketball hoop was observed to be tipped over. The base of the basketball hoop was not filled with water or sand as recommended by the manufacture. Violation
Description: 250.07(3)(a)5. — Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendations
2026-04-21 Lines were skipped in the medical log book. Violation
Description: 250.07(6)(b)2. — Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries
2026-04-21 Pet excrement was observed in the outdoor play space and was accessible to children. Violation
Description: 250.07(7)(g) — Pets & Animals - Excrement
2026-04-21 The diaper changing mat was observed to have small rips/tears making the surface unable to be disinfected easily. Violation
Description: 250.09(4)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection
2026-02-20 See Violations below Licensing
2026-02-20 Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Violation
Description: 250.05(2)(b) — Staff File - Background Check Results
2025-04-23 See Violations below Licensing
2025-04-23 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to call for the child, pick up, or accept the child when dropped off, was not on file for Child 1 & Child 2. Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.g — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup
2025-04-23 There is no record for Child 1 of having a physical exam in the past 6 months. The last exam was in June 2024. **This was verified as corrected via email on 4/29/25** Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

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