Guided Steps Child Development Ctr - Milwaukee WI Licensed Group Child Care

6342 W Fond Du Lac Ave , Milwaukee WI 53218
(414) 466-7821

About the Provider

Description: Guided Steps Child Development Ctr is a Licensed Group Child Care in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 12 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Nighttime care available. 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2001923
  • Capacity: 25
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 12 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2021-02-22 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: Staff A did not have documentation of an updated child abuse and neglect training on file (expired 2/2020).
2021-02-22 251.08(4)(b) Driver Orientation - Requirement
Description: Staff A did not have an updated annual driving training certificate on file (last training was 2/2018).
2021-02-22 251.08(4)(c)1. Driver Record - Obtain & Review
Description: The driving record for Staff A was not updated annually (last dated 3/2018).
2021-02-22 251.06(4)(a) Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled
Description: The fire extinguisher in the middle room did not have a dated tag indicating it had been inspected within the last year by a qualified person.
2021-02-22 251.08(3)(c) Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops
Description: On 2/9/2021, a 2yo child was picked up from home at 9:17am and was not transported directly to the daycare. The child remained in the daycare van while the driver picked up the licensee from a personal appointment. Child was on the van for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
2021-02-22 251.07(4)(d) Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding
Description: The children were laying on cots that had no sheets.
2021-02-22 251.05(3)(b) Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training
Description: Staff A did not have documentation of Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention on file.
2021-02-22 251.08(7)(e) Transportation - Length Of Time
Description: A child was in the daycare van for approximately an hour and 45 minutes.
2020-01-22 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-07-31 251.04(2)(a) Compliance With Laws
Description: Contrary to s.48.686(2)(ab) Wis.Stats., the center failed to wait for preliminary eligibility criminal background check results before allowing Staff E to work in a caregiver role at the center. Staff E was observed alone in a outdoor play space with children during the licensing visit.
2019-07-31 251.04(5)(a)6. Staff File - Orientation & Continuing Education
Description: There was no documentation of at least 25 hours of continuing education for staff A, B, C, & E.
2019-07-31 251.08(4)(a)2. Vehicle Requirements - Interior Condition
Description: The interior of the 2004 White Ford S31 was not clean. Additionally the isle was obstructed by jumper cables and a power drill.
2019-02-01 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: There was no documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training for staff E.
2019-02-01 251.05(1)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description: There is no documentation of a current CPR/first aid that was provided by a DCF Approved course and/or provider.
2019-02-01 251.05(3)(f) Child Tracking Procedure
Description: There was no documentation of tracking in the center. This was corrected at the time of the visit.

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