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Purple Hearts Preparatory
Wauwatosa, WI
· Milwaukee County
7229 W Center St,
Wauwatosa, WI 53210
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
4 wks - 17 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2008368
License Holder
Antonio Williams
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jul 7, 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
PURPLE HEARTS PREPARATORY is a LICENSED GROUP in Wauwatosa WI, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 17 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-09:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-04 | Toys/ equipment in infant class was observed with sharp broken edges accessible to children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)2. - Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Toys in infant class was observed in toy bucket with dirt caked at bottom of bucket, not sanitized or ready for use for children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(i) - Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Child 3, 5 & 6 did not have 3 month updates listed on intake 2 and under forms | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Hours of operation were not being followed for early closures and notifying parents in appropriate timing | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(1)(c) - Hours, Days, Months Of Operation | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Insurance coverage was not reported to The Department of expiration update | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(g)1. - Certificate Of Insurance - Dates Of Coverage | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Monitoring results from previous monitoring visit was not posted or visible in childcare center | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Plan of correction from previous monitoring visit was not submitted to The Department within requested time frame | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Child 1,2,& 3 did not have symptoms/ signs section (2-8) of health condition complete on health history emergency care plan form | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-06-04 | A male was observed in the center with access to children in care without a completed background check from the Department | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff 1 did not have a health report or documentation of completion in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff 1 did not have a high school diploma or documentation of completion in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Staff attendance sheet was observed pre signed in for upcoming days and not accurate. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-06-04 | A vape pen was observed in the preschool class inside on a counter that was easily accessible to children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Boxes of macaroni was observed expired in pantry | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-06-04 | Cereal and pancake mix was observed open in original packaging and not labeled or dated in food grade containers | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-03-27 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-27 | Child 4 did not have a file available for review of completed forms | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a) - Child Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Child 6 did not have a first day of attendance listed on enrollment form | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Child 3, 4, 5 & 6 did not have immunization records or documentation available in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Staff F did not have a completed file available for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Staff B did not have required educational documentation or certificates of completion in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Staff B did not have a high school diploma or documentation of completion in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Staff B did not have AHT certificate or documentation of completion in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2026-03-27 | 3 step method was not implemented or utilized | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(b)3. - Manual Dishwashing - 3-Step Procedure | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Sanitizer bucket was used as a wash bin | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(b)3.c. - Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Cereal was observed in original packaging and not labeled or dated | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Fire drills were not documented for the month of Febuary | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. - Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Child 3, 5 & 6 did not have intake updates dated or documented | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-03-27 | Sippy cups and bottles were observed unlabeled and no childs name | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. - Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2025-12-29 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-11-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-07 | The vent in the infant room was observed bent which allowed for enough space for little fingers to get through the opening in the floor. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-11-07 | The following was observed in the refrigerator: Silk Soy milk labeled 10/15,which states should be used within 7-10 days of opening was still in the refrigerator as of 11/7/25 Frozen broccoli labeled 11/4 was fully thawed and in the refrigerator as of 11/7/25. Cheese labeled as being opened on 7/20/25 was still in the fridge as of 11/7/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food | ||
| 2025-11-07 | Canned Food labeled as being opened on 10/15/25 was still in the refrigerator as 11/7/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)3. - Food - Leftover Prepared Food | ||
| 2025-11-07 | In the infant room 4 children were observed lined in highchairs watching TV. The staff member was observed on the floor beside the children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(c) - Television As Part Of Program | ||
| 2025-11-07 | One child was observed sitting in a high chair without the tray secured to the high chair. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-11-07 | The mattress coverings in the cribs were observed to not be fitting snugly over the mattresses. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-11-07 | A staff member confirmed that a child was crying for at least 30 minutes without a prompt response from a staff member. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(a) - Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children | ||
| 2025-11-07 | A staff member confirmed that a child was crying for at least 30 minutes without a prompt response or physical contact from a staff member. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(d) - Infant & Toddler - Physical Contact & Attention | ||
| 2025-11-07 | A child was in a soiled diaper for at least 30 minutes without a staff member changing the diaper. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Wet Or Soiled Diapers | ||
| 2025-11-07 | The following was observed in the refrigerator: Silk Soy milk labeled 10/15,which states should be used within 7-10 days of opening was still in the refrigerator as of 11/7/25 Frozen broccoli labeled 11/4 was fully thawed and in the refrigerator as of 11/7/25. Cheese labeled as being opened on 7/20/25 was still in the fridge as of 11/7/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2025-11-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-05 | The safety of the children in care was adversely affected due to an altercation between child care workers that resulted in police contact | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) - Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Child 2 did not have authorization questions completed on enrollment form | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-11-05 | There were not files available for review for the two staff working in the infant room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Staff D and E were observed in the childcare center with children without a background check complete | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Staff B did not have a complete health report in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Staff B did not have a complete CPR certificate or documentation in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Two staff ( Staff D and Staff E) who were reported to be substitutes were not replacing a regular staff member and did not have the qualifications for the child care teacher roles that they were actively in at the time of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-11-05 | 3 month review was not completed for child 2 or 3 | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-11-05 | Child care worker in center was observed not responding to crying child in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(a) - Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children | ||
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