Highland Educational Academy - Milwaukee WI Licensed Group Child Care

4212 W Highland Blvd , MILWAUKEE WI 53208
(414) 345-9894
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Highland Educational Academy is a Licensed Group Child Care in MILWAUKEE WI, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 14 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 12/30/2004. Nighttime care available. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1008560
  • Capacity: 120
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 14 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • 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
2021-05-03 Licensing Orders Letter
2021-04-15 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description: Staff B (Pg. 2) does not have documentation on file of having satisfactorily completed Introduction to the Child Care Profession within 6 months after assuming the position. Staff B (Pg. 2) has been employed as an assistant child care teacher since 2/22/18.
2021-04-15 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description: CPR certificates on file for multiple staff have either expired and/or were not completed from an agency approved by the department. Staff A, C, D, F (Pg. 1) & Staff A & B (Pg. 2)
2021-04-15 251.07(3)(i) Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment
Description: Various toys observed in the outdoor play space are visibly dirty and contain debris.
2021-04-15 251.06(2)(i) Deteriorating Paint
Description: Flaking paint is accessible to children in the school-age and gross motor rooms.
2021-04-15 251.06(2)(b) Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection
Description: Multiple electric outlets are not protected by screens or guards as required. A space heater accessible to children on a shelf in the school-age classroom is plugged in and hot to the touch.
2021-04-15 251.07(3)(a)1. Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size
Description: Equipment is not scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of the children when a group of children ranging in age from 1-4 are observed using A Rainbow Play System play structure that contains a climbing wall, horizontal monkeyl bars, a long, steep slide, a runged climbing ladder and an open platform at the top of the climbing wall. This play structure is not developmentally appropriate for the age group of children observed utilizing it.
2021-04-15 251.07(3)(a)4. Indoor Equipment - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description: A Rainbow Play System over 4 feet high has been installed indoors. The play system has not been placed over an adequate energy-absorbing surface.
2021-04-15 251.09(1)(j) Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings
Description: Not all crib sheets covering the mattresses in the cribs in the infant nap room fit snugly over the mattress as required.
2021-04-15 251.09(3)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Formula Provided By Center
Description: Containers of infant cereal present in the infant classroom contain an expiration date of October 2020 and December 2020. A can of formula in the infant classroom has also expired.
2021-04-15 251.09(4)(b) Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
Description: The hand washing sink in the infant classroom is observed being used for food preparation.
2021-04-15 251.09(1)(L) Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs
Description: A infant activity toy made of cloth has been tied to the side of a crib (two ties on the top rail; one tie on the vertical crib slat). No blankets or other items may be hung on the sides of the crib or playpen.
2021-04-15 251.06(9)(a)2. Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary
Description: Kitchen equipment has not been maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The refrigerator in the infant room emits a strong odor upon opening. The refrigerator is unplugged and contains a spoiled tube of squeeze yogurt. In addition, an uncovered bucket of kitchen grease is observed on the floor in the center's kitchen.
2021-04-15 251.06(9)(b)1. Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize
Description: The tables in the central lunchroom are covered with plastic tablecloths that contain multiple tears preventing thorough cleaning and sanitization after each use.
2021-04-15 251.07(5)(a)5.a. Menus - Post
Description: Menus for snacks served by the center are not posted. The menus posted are for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Reviews

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Samantha 2016-11-20 19:03:26
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I really like the fact that the staff are very friendly and nice. They always keep you updated on any changes or concerns if any. I love that they have an indoor gym room which is huge because my son loves outdoor games. Now he can play his outdoor games all year long.

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