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Greater Minds Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 62nd St,
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2004973
Licensed Since
2020
License Issued
Jul 6, 2020
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
GREATER MINDS CHILDCARE 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-11:59 PM; Saturday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-18 | A child, present at the time of licensing visit, lacked a file available for review. Child is a house-hold member, under the age of seven. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) — Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The file for Child 3 lacked a child physical examination at the time of licensing review. Child is under the age of two and started in August 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The file for Child 2, who is over the age of two and under the age of five, lacked an updated child health report at the time of licensing review. The updated health report was due July 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of immunization history upon licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of licensing visit. Four children were present, only one child was signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Center lacked documentation of staff days and hours worked, when used to meet ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Licensee lacked documentation of current training in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Multiple loose cords were observed hanging off the back wall of the house, accessible to children in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observed on the side of the house, accessible to children in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(k) — Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. An interior door was observed off its hinges and leaning in the doorway. Door and area were accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Lines in the medical log book were observed skipped at the time of licensing review. Lines were observed skipped on the first page and gaps were noted between entries on the third page. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(b)2. — Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries | ||
| 2025-09-18 | A dog was observed in the residence upon licensing arrival, accessible to children. No health and immunization documents were available at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(a) — Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization | ||
| 2025-09-18 | A child, present at the time of licensing visit, lacked a file available for review. Child is a house-hold member, under the age of seven. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) - Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The file for Child 3 lacked a child physical examination at the time of licensing review. Child is under the age of two and started in August 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The file for Child 2, who is over the age of two and under the age of five, lacked an updated child health report at the time of licensing review. The updated health report was due July 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of licensing visit. Four children were present, only one child was signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Multiple loose cords were observed hanging off the back wall of the house, accessible to children in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observed on the side of the house, accessible to children in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(k) - Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint | ||
| 2025-09-18 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. An interior door was observed off its hinges and leaning in the doorway. Door and area were accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Lines in the medical log book were observed skipped at the time of licensing review. Lines were observed skipped on the first page and gaps were noted between entries on the third page. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(b)2. - Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries | ||
| 2025-09-18 | A dog was observed in the residence upon licensing arrival, accessible to children. No health and immunization documents were available at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(a) - Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization | ||
| 2024-09-12 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-12 | Child #4 did not have information for persons authorized to call for/receive child if the parent/guardian cannot be reached. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.g — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup | ||
| 2024-09-12 | The health history and emergency care plan form was not dated by the parent/guardian for Child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-09-12 | Staff B does not have documentation of an updated biennial child abuse and neglect training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) — Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2024-09-12 | Staff A and B do not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education for the prior year. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics | ||
| 2024-09-12 | The outdoor play space had wooden boards that were laying down on the ground that were accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
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