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Frances Circle Of Life Cc Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
6150 W Fond Du Lac Ave Suite 100,
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Quick Facts
Capacity
39 children
Age Range
4 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 698-5679
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2007853
License Holder
Debra Watford
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jan 9, 2025
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
FRANCES CIRCLE OF LIFE CC CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 39 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-06-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-08 | Staff A was sitting in an adult sized rocking chair and was observed grabbing a 5 month old child underneath the child's arm with one hand. Staff A lifted the child up, and placed the child down on a blanket on the floor with one hand while Staff A was seated in the rocking chair. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) - Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2026-06-08 | The warning letter dated 07/16/25 is not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Child 2, Child 4, and Child 6 have a documented medical condition, however there is no information in the child record about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-06-08 | One attendance record is being used for transportation in two separate vehicles. Two children are missing departure times listed on the transportation attendance for 06/03/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(c) - Daily Attendance Record - Transportation | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff F does not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after Staff F was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff hours are not documented correctly on 06/05/26 in the school age classroom. Children were in attendance beginning at 8:16am, however staff are signed into the classroom beginning at 12:00pm. In addition, the classrooms that staff are working in is not documented when that person was included in the staff-to-child ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training on file for Staff A was taken 05/21/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff B, identified as meal preparation staff, does not have documentation of an annual one hour of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2026-06-08 | The licensee indicated that according to the tracking record in the infant room for 05/31/26-06/06/26, two children on that tracking record were actually in the 2 year old classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-06-08 | According to attendance records reviewed, on 06/02/26, and 06/04/26, 9 children were present in infant room. When infants and toddlers are part of a mixed-age group, the size of the group may not exceed 8. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(d) - Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Broken heating vents in the infant room and preschool room. Where the pieces of the heating vents have broken off have exposed sharp edges. Exposed wiring from an electrical outlet in preschool room. In the outdoor play space, there is a circuit with lights attached to it posing a potential choking hazard. Several preschool room storage shelves are broken and hanging down posing a risk of one of the shelves falling onto a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-06-08 | There is a water stained ceiling tile in the 2 year old room. Several window blinds are broken and hanging down in the infant room. According to Staff B, heating vents in the infant room do not work. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-06-08 | A garbage can in the outdoor play space containing food waste was not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) - Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2026-06-08 | An opened bag of cereal was observed in the kitchen. The cereal is not stored in a bags with zip-type closure or metal, glass or food grade plastic container with tight-fitting cover and was not labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-06-08 | The menu posted on parent board and in kitchen is not current and is dated 05/31/26-06/06/26. The menu for this week has not been started yet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Injury records are not reviewed and documented in the medical log book every 6 months as required. This was observed in the preschool room and infant room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff D and Staff F do not have documentation of a current annual driving record. The last annual driving record for Staff D was ran on 02/20/25. The last annual driving record for Staff F was ran on 02/24/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Staff D knew of an issue with the acceleration on Vehicle #1 which occurred on 06/07/26. Staff D transported children to the center on 06/08/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(5)(a)3. - Vehicle Requirements - Safe Condition | ||
| 2026-06-08 | 4 children were transported on 06/01/26 and 06/08/26 for over an hour according to transportation attendance records reviewed. 7 children were transported on 06/02/26 for over an hour. 6 children were transported on 06/03/26 for over an hour. 5 children were transported on 06/04/26 for over an hour. 3 children were transported on 06/05/26 for over an hour. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(7)(e) - Transportation - Length Of Time | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Two 5 month old children were observed sleeping in rocker seats covered in blankets. One child was observed to be rolled over on their side sleeping in one of the rocker seats. Another child had a blanket partially covering their face. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-07-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-10 | Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination report within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted to the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Staff B does not have documentation in the staff record of education and previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Staff B does not have documentation of a certificate of completion in infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff B began working at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Staff B does not have documentation biennial training on child abuse & neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning to work with children at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation program within Staff B's first week at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A 2 year old left the infant room through an exit door into a lobby without the knowledge of the assigned child care provider. The licensor notified the provider who then went to get the child. A child under 2 years old was observed playing with a broom handle with no broom attached to it. This broom handle was taken away from the child during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A pencil sharpener was observed on the floor of infant room with a sharpening blade inside of it. A cigarette butt and a plastic piece to a cigar were observed inside of the outdoor play space accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A bottle of disinfectant cleaner was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the classroom. This was placed out of reach of children during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Standing brown water was observed inside of two toys in the outdoor play space. In the school age room there is a wall vent that is broken and missing several pieces. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A pack n play was observed blocking the exit door in the infant room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-07-10 | There is a hole in a pillow in the school age room with stuffing coming out of it. This makes the pillow not easily cleanable. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(i) - Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment | ||
| 2025-07-10 | The menu posted in the kitchen and on the parent board are from 06/22/25-06/28/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2025-07-10 | There is no parent authorization for a children's Tylenol stored at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A bottle of children's Tylenol being stored at the center is not labeled with the child's name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Routes and stops are not kept at the center while the transportation van is being used. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(c) - Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops | ||
| 2025-07-10 | There is no annual vehicle inspection report for a new vehicle being used by the center to transport children. A vehicle inspection form for this vehicle was received via email on 07/14/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(5)(b) - Vehicle Inspection Report | ||
| 2025-07-10 | There is no child safety vehicle alarm installed in a van being used by the center to transport children. The licensee provided documentation of vehicle alarm installation via email on 07/14/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(8)(a) - Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed | ||
| 2025-07-10 | Changes in development and routines for Child 1 and Child 2 are not documented every 3 months based on a conversation with the parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-07-10 | A pack n play was observed in the infant room with a mattress covering that does not fit snugly over the mattress. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-02-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-20 | Child 1's child record is incomplete and missing information on names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent authorized to call for the child, pick up the child, or accept the child who is dropped off. Child 2's enrollment information is incomplete and missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or medical facility caring for the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Child 1 has a documented medical condition, however there is no information provided about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms. Child 2 does not have documentation in the child record on whether or not Child 2 has a documented medical condition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Staff B does not have documentation of a written orientation program (staff orientation checklist). | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-02-20 | There is no paper towel in the girls and boys bathrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(f) - Bathroom Supplies | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A slide was observed in the outdoor play space that is placed over felt turf which is on top of concrete. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)8. - Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A 5 gallon water jug filled with water was observed on a shelf in between infant and school age classrooms accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit and the water jug was placed in the staff breakroom. A water dispenser which dispenses hot water was observed in an area accessible to children outside of the 3-5 year old classroom. This was corrected during the visit and was placed in the staff breakroom. Cots were observed to be stacked vertically against a wall in the 3-5 year old classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The secondary exit outside of 3-5 year old room blocked is blocked with cots. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Upon arrival to the visit, a 1 year old child was observed sleeping in a high chair. Each child 1 year of age and older who has a nap or rest period shall be provided with a sleeping surface | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Menus are not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2025-02-20 | There are no menus available for licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.c. - Menus - Available For Review | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The transportation permission for Child 2 is incomplete and is missing Child 2's heath care provider information. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(b) - Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Routes and stops are not available for licensing review inside of the van or at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(c) - Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Staff B, identified as a driver who is not the licensee, does not have documentation of an annual driver training. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(b) - Driver Orientation - Requirement | ||
| 2025-02-20 | An 1 year old child was observed being cared for in the 3-5 year old classroom. The infant is normally assigned to the infant room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(d) - Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver | ||
| 2025-02-20 | There is a portable sink in infant room is not working because it is not filled with water. A 1 year old child was observed being cared for in this area during the visit. Upon arrival to the center, a 1 year old child was observed being cared for in the 3-5 year old room. This area does not contain a sink. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area | ||
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