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Kenyla's Helping Hands
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 37th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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
2
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2008801
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Oct 6, 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
KENYLA'S HELPING HANDS 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-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2026-04-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-09 | Staff B. was missing a completed Physical Examination due 30 days after beginning to work with children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. - Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2026-02-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-23 | ILS was not able to verify testing of alarm systems for the months of November 2025-January 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. - Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-02-23 | ILS was not able to verify drills practiced for the months of November 2025-January 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2025-08-21 | See Violations below | Certification |
| 2025-08-21 | A review of attendance records showed that more than 3 children under the age of 7 years of age who are not related to the provider were in care on 6/30/25, 7/1/25, 7/2/25, 7/8/25, 7/9/25, 7/10/25, 7/15/25, 7/16/25, 7/17/25, 7/21/25, 7/22/25, 8/18/25, and 8/20/25. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(6)(a) — No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | A review of attendance records showed that there were 3 children under the age of 2 and the total number of children exceeded 5 on 7/8/25, 7/9/25, 7/15/25, and 7/16/25. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(6)(b)1. - No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 3 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 5. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | A review of attendance records showed that there were 4 children under 2 and the total number of children exceeded 4 on 7/8/25 and 7/9/25. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(6)(b)2. - No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 4 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 4. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There was no Health Report on file for child #4. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(4)(a) - Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Current Report Of A Physical Examination On File For Each Child, Including The Operator's Own Children, Who Are Not Enrolled In A Public Or Private School. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | The Health Report on file for child #7 was not signed and dated by a physician. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(4)(b) - The Physical Examination Report Shall Be Made On An Electronic Printout From A Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Or Health Check Provider Or On A Form Provided By The Department That Is Signed And Dated By A Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Or Health Check Provider. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There were no immunization records on file for children #5-#7. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(4)(e) - The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Each Child In Care A Record Of The Child's Immunization History To Document Compliance With S. 252.04, Stats., And Ch. Dhs 144. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | A review of attendance records showed that the number of children in care exceeded the 6 specified on the certification on 7/8/25, 7/9/25, 7/15/25, and 7/16/25. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1m)(a)10.a. - A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Conditions Of The Certification. The Number Of Children In Care At Any Time May Not Exceed The Number Specified. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There was no carbon monoxide detector present on the second floor of the home. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(2)(am)1. - A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Functional Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed In The Basement And On Each Level Of The Building, Excluding The Garage And Attic, In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.647, Stats. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There were two uncovered outlets in areas accessible to children. The outdoor play area contained night shades. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(2)(c) - The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There were no contracts on file for children #1-#8 | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(12)(c) - The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Child Care And The Expected Frequency Of Payment For The Service. The Contract Shall Be Signed By The Operator And A Parent Or Guardian. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | There was no Enrollment and Health History form on file for child # 2, The Enrollment and Health History form for child #5 was incomplete. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(12)(f)1-4 - Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | A TB screen was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(a)2. - Each Child Care Operator Shall Demonstrate That The Operator Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To Initial Certification. Each Provider Shall Demonstrate That He Or She Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To The Date The Provider Begins Working With Children In Care. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Training in SIDS was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)1. - Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With Children Each Provider, Including Volunteers, Substitutes, And Emergency Back-Up Providers, Or Any Other Person Who Provides Care And Supervision For Children Under One Year Of Age Shall Complete Training In The Most Current Medically Accepted Methods For Reducing The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Training in Abusive Head Trauma/ Shaken Baby Syndrome was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)2. - Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With Children Each Provider, Including Volunteers, Substitutes, And Emergency Back-Up Providers, Or Any Other Person Who Provides Care And Supervision For Children Under 5 Years Of Age Shall Complete Department-Approved Training On Shaken Baby Syndrome And Abusive Head Trauma And Appropriate Ways To Manage Crying, Fussing, Or Distraught Children. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Credit or non-credit approved training in early childhood education was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)3.a. - Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete Training Including At Least 2 Credits In Early Childhood Education Or A Non-Credit Course In Caring For Children That Is Approved By The Department. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Credit or approved non-credit course in business or program administration was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)3.b. - Each Certified Child Care Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete A Non-Credit Course In Operating A Child Care Business That Is Approved By The Department Or A Course For Credit In Business Or Program Administration. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Training in Child Abuse and Neglect was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)3.c. - Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Complete Training In Child Abuse And Neglect Laws And Identifying, Documenting, And Reporting Child Abuse And Neglect. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Training in CPR was not available for review for staff member ZN. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)3.d. - Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Obtain And Recertify As Necessary To Maintain Current Certification In Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr). The Cpr Training Must Result In A Certificate Of Completion. If The Certificate Of Completion Does Not Have A Date Specifying The Length Of Time For Which It Is Valid, The Cpr Training Must Be Renewed Every Year. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | Staff member ZN did not have preservice training available for review after being employed since 4/1/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1)(b)4.c. - A Provider Working In A Regular Or Provisional Certified Child Care Program Shall Successfully Complete Department-Approved Preservice Training Under Subd. 3. By 3 Months After Work Commencing. | ||
| 2025-08-21 | A review of attendance records showed that more than 3 children under the age of 7 years of age who are not related to the provider were in care on 6/30/25, 7/1/25, 7/2/25, 7/8/25, 7/9/25, 7/10/25, 7/15/25, 7/16/25, 7/17/25, 7/21/25, 7/22/25, 8/18/25, and 8/20/25. | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(6)(a) - No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time. | ||
| 2025-08-20 | See Violations below | Certification |
| 2025-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 202.08(1m)(a)4. - A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws Governing The Certified Child Care Program And Its Operation, Including S. 48.686, Stats., And Ch. Dcf 13 And Ensure That All Employees And Volunteers Comply With These Laws. | ||
| 2024-05-20 | No Violations found *** | Certification |
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