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Gan Ami Early Childhood Education
Whitefish Bay, WI
· Milwaukee County
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd,
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Quick Facts
Capacity
345 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 967-8189
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220223
License Holder
Lori Craig
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
May 18, 1998
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
Association For Early Learning Leaders' National Accreditation Commission (Ellnac)
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
Gan Ami Early Childhood Education is more than a daycare, a preschool, or kindergarten – we are a school led by professional educators who encourage our children to explore their natural curiosity and creativity, while providing opportunity for our families to create community.
Our co-constructed curriculum emerges from the interests and ideas of the children in collaboration with the teachers. We strive to provide a happy and relaxed learning situation that emphasizes the process of learning and the pleasure of discovery.
As part of our belief that learning takes place through play and hands-on experiences, children are encouraged to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through a balance of structured activities and interactive play.
Together, our parents and teachers grow and learn about child development, parenting, and Jewish life. Being a part of a diverse community, we build connections that enrich our everyday living and learning.
Our co-constructed curriculum emerges from the interests and ideas of the children in collaboration with the teachers. We strive to provide a happy and relaxed learning situation that emphasizes the process of learning and the pleasure of discovery.
As part of our belief that learning takes place through play and hands-on experiences, children are encouraged to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through a balance of structured activities and interactive play.
Together, our parents and teachers grow and learn about child development, parenting, and Jewish life. Being a part of a diverse community, we build connections that enrich our everyday living and learning.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 5/18/1998. Open Jan - Dec. 2 stars.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-09-02 | The tracking procedure was not followed in the Prachim classroom when six children were listed as in care but only five children were present in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-09-02 | Milk was observed in the Limonin room with an expiration date of 9/1/2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-09-02 | Current medical administration forms for an epi-pen and allergy medication present in the Tzofrin room were not available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-09-02 | The Child Under 2 Intake form for a child in the Alim classroom was last updated on May 18, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2026-02-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-04 | During the monitoring visit, holes were observed in the center's indoor large motor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-02-04 | Injury records not reviewed in Prachim and Limonim rooms every 6 months as required. The last documented reviews were 07/08/2025 and 03/11/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-02-04 | In the Tziporim room, a cabinet under the diaper changing table containing cleaning wipes and other items labeled keep out of reach of children was found unlocked and accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-02-04 | During the monitoring visit, holes were observed in the center's indoor large motor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-02-04 | Expired Baby cereal was observed in Rimonim room, with an expiration date of 1/1/2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-02-04 | A playset with an attached slide was observed near a wall in the Tutium room, posing a potential safety risk. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)3. - Indoor Equipment - Placement | ||
| 2026-02-04 | Injury records not reviewed in Prachim and Limonim rooms every 6 months as required. The last documented reviews were 07/08/2025 and 03/11/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-02-04 | Tears were observed in the diaper changing surface in the Shemesh room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-06-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-03 | Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination report at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health report on file for Child 1 was on 11/25/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The CPR certificate on file for Staff A expired 08/26/24. Staff D does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff D began working with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent training certificate on file for Staff A was taken April 2023. Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a biennial child abuse & neglect training within one week after Staff D and Staff E began work at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Children were doing an activity in the gross motor area. 1 child came back to the Alim classroom unescorted and was left outside of the classroom for approximately 30 seconds. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-06-03 | During the visit, 8 children were present in the Rimonim classroom, however 5 children were marked as being inside of the classroom and the other 3 children were marked as out of the classroom. In the Alim classroom, 9 children were present during the visit, however 10 children were marked as being in the classroom on the center tracking method. During the visit in the Shemesh classroom, 7 children were present in the classroom, but 8 children were marked as being present in the classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-06-03 | There are toys on the grass on the outside of the center. The center allows children to use these toys in the parking lot of the center posing a potential hazard with vehicles coming in and out of the parking lot. There are loose cords in the T'marim classroom and Tziporim classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a microwave on a low shelf accessible to children in that classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a basket that has latex gloves and loose plastic bags accessible to children. These items pose a potential choking and suffocation hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-06-03 | There is an electric outlet in the T'marim that is not covered with an electrical outlet cover guard. In the same classroom, there is also an electric fan that does not have a screen on it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-06-03 | The cold storage thermometer in freezer in between Afunim and Tutim classrooms reads 20 degrees Fahrenheit and not maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. - Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2025-06-03 | An entry in the medical log book in the Kochavim classroom was made in pencil. In the same classroom there are skipped lines in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Injury records are not reviewed in the Bonim classroom every 6 months as required. The last documented injury record review was on 07/01/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination report at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health report on file for Child 1 was on 11/25/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff A and Staff E do not have documentation in the staff record of address, date of birth, education, position, previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D and Staff E were hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The CPR certificate on file for Staff A expired 08/26/24. Staff D does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff D began working with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent training certificate on file for Staff A was taken April 2023. Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a biennial child abuse & neglect training within one week after Staff D and Staff E began work at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff H, identified as an assistant teacher, does not have documentation of assistant teacher qualifications. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff B, identified as a program aide, does not have documentation of completion of an assistant child care teacher training program approved by the Wisconsin department of public instruction, or a noncredit department-approved course in early childhood education within 6 months after Staff B assumed the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gm)3. - Program Aide - Training | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Staff E does not have documentation of a written orientation plan within Staff E's first week at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Children were doing an activity in the gross motor area. 1 child came back to the Alim classroom unescorted and was left outside of the classroom for approximately 30 seconds. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-06-03 | During the visit, 8 children were present in the Rimonim classroom, however 5 children were marked as being inside of the classroom and the other 3 children were marked as out of the classroom. In the Alim classroom, 9 children were present during the visit, however 10 children were marked as being in the classroom on the center tracking method. During the visit in the Shemesh classroom, 7 children were present in the classroom, but 8 children were marked as being present in the classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-06-03 | There are toys on the grass on the outside of the center. The center allows children to use these toys in the parking lot of the center posing a potential hazard with vehicles coming in and out of the parking lot. There are loose cords in the T'marim classroom and Tziporim classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a microwave on a low shelf accessible to children in that classroom. In the Tziporim classroom, there is a basket that has latex gloves and loose plastic bags accessible to children. These items pose a potential choking and suffocation hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-06-03 | There is an electric outlet in the T'marim that is not covered with an electrical outlet cover guard. In the same classroom, there is also an electric fan that does not have a screen on it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-06-03 | During the beginning of the visit, the Shemesh classroom had several toys scattered throughout the classroom posing a potential for someone to trip. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Garbage cans containing food refuse in the Alim, Parparim, and Tziporim classrooms are not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) - Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2025-06-03 | The cold storage thermometer in freezer in between Afunim and Tutim classrooms reads 20 degrees Fahrenheit and not maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. — Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Cots in the Aytzim classroom are not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2025-06-03 | An entry in the medical log book in the Kochavim classroom was made in pencil. In the same classroom there are skipped lines in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Injury records are not reviewed in the Bonim classroom every 6 months as required. The last documented injury record review was on 07/01/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-06-03 | Children in the Shemesh classroom were observed doing an activity wearing only diapers with no shirts on. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)4. - Properly Clothed Children | ||
| 2025-03-20 | On 03/17/25, while a group of 8 children were transitioning from the Kochavim classroom to the community hall, two other children ran ahead of the group and the two teachers ran after the two children rather than one teacher staying back with the group. While this happened, a 1.5 year old child went back into the Kochavim classroom and was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-03-20 | On 03/17/25, while a group of 8 children were transitioning from the Kochavim classroom to the community hall, two other children ran ahead of the group and the two teachers ran after the two children rather than one teacher staying back with the group. While this happened, a 1.5 year old child went back into the Kochavim classroom and was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-02-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-05 | Based on multiple staff interviews, the child tracking procedure was not met on 01/27/25, when 15 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the Mayim classroom. Name to face checks were not conducted when the children were inside of the Mayim classroom resulting in 14 children being present in this group. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-02-05 | Based on multiple staff interviews conducted after a self-report from the center was made, a 4-year-old child was without sight and sound supervision of three child care providers on 1/27/25 for approximately 5 minutes when that child left the group of children and was discovered in a vestibule downstairs from the classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-02-05 | Based on multiple staff interviews, the child tracking procedure was not met on 01/27/25, when 15 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the Mayim classroom. Name to face checks were not conducted when the children were inside of the Mayim classroom resulting in 14 children being present in this group. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-08-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-08 | Child 1 and Child 4 have documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the emergency care plan 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 | ||
| 2024-08-08 | There are loose hanging cords in the Tmarim classroom hanging down from light up balloons on the wall and loose cords coming from an air purifier in the same classroom. This was verified as corrected during a verification visit on 08/13/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-08-08 | There are two electrical outlets in the Tmarim classroom are not covered. There are electrical outlets in the World of Wow large motor room that are not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The bathrooms outside of Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms were unlocked during the visit. In the girls bathroom, is a container with Advil medication, hair spray, and Clorox disinfectant wipes. These items are accessible to children in care. In the boys bathroom outside of the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms, there is an unlocked cabinet containing various cleaning products including bleach which are accessible to children. In another bathroom outside of the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms, there is a diaper changing table with packages of baby wipes accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The fan in the Tmarim classroom is covered in dust. There is a missing ceiling tile outside of the bathrooms located between the Aytzim and Tziporim classrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2024-08-08 | In the Aytzim classroom, there is a hole in the window screen which was being used for ventilation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(o) — Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The cold storage thermometer in the Shemesh classroom freezer read 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold storage thermometer in the Tmarim classroom freezer read 12 degrees Fahrenheit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2024-08-08 | In the area between the Kochavim and Limonim classrooms, there is an open bag of chickpea puffs that is not stored in a bag with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers, and is not labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. — Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The pages in medical log book in the Parparim classroom are numbered only to page 5. The pages in the medical log book in the Limonim classroom are numbered only to page 12. In the Shamiyam classroom, an entry in the medical log book dated 07/24/24 was continued in pencil. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2024-08-08 | A child in the Alim classroom was observed with a bruise under the child's right eye. This injury occurred at the center on 08/07/24 and was not documented in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. — Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The authorization for a Hydrocortisone medication being stored for the Shamayim classroom is not current. The authorization ended on 07/24/24. The authorization for a calamine lotion being stored for the Mayim classroom is not current. The authorization ended on 07/19/24. This was verified as corrected during a verification visit on 08/13/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2024-08-08 | In the Shamiyam classroom, a child's hands were observed not being washed with soap and warm running water after diapering. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2024-08-08 | A staff member in the Shamiyam classroom did not wash hands with soap and warm running water after diapering a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2024-08-08 | In the Shamiyam classroom, a staff member was observed washing the diaper changing surface with a soap and water, but not a disinfectant solution. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-07-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-25 | On 07/23/24, a 2 year old child was injured climbing a piece of climbing equipment that is manufacturer recommended for preschool age children and older. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)1. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2024-07-22 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-22 | On 07/01/24, the gate in the outdoor play space was damaged causing the gate to no longer latch. The gate was being secured with a bungee cord. A 2.5 year old child was able to crawl out of the bottom portion of that gate and access the area outside of the outdoor play space enclosure. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2024-03-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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