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Kids Mean Everything
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 25th 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
2006821
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Jan 29, 2024
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
KIDS MEAN EVERYTHING 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-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-03 | Child #1, who has attended the center since 7/2/24, does not have a completed health history form on file. The health history form on file for Child #3 is incomplete. Question #1 which asks whether or not a child has a specific medical condition has not been answered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-03-03 | A tub of Clorox disinfecting wipes is observed on a high chair tray, a container of Clorox bleach and an aerosol can of Lysol disinfecting spray is accessible to children on the kitchen counter. An unlocked bathroom closet contains numerous personal care and cleaning items accessible to children. The items are labelled "keep out of reach of children." NOTE: This violation was corrected following the visit and verified as corrected based on photos submitted by the licensee. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Per a review of a sampling of attendance records the center capacity was exceeded when 9 children were in care at one time 12/1/25, 12/2/25, 12/4/25 and 12/5/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(1)(a) - Licensed Capacity | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The current noncompliance statement and correction plan, issued 1/26/26 is not posted next to the child care license. The noncompliance statement and correction plan is not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2026-03-03 | An enforcement action issued by the department, the Warning Letter issued on 1/26/26 is not posted next to the child care license. The Warning Letter is not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Child #1, who has attended the center since 7/2/24, does not have a completed health history form on file. The health history form on file for Child #3 is incomplete. Question #1 which asks whether or not a child has a specific medical condition has not been answered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Child #3, a child under the age of 2 who has attended the center since 12/12/24, does not have an initial physical examination report on file that was completed not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. There are no health reports on file for Child #3. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Child #1 and Child #2, both age 3, do not have an initial physical examination report on file that was completed not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. There are no health reports on file for Child #1 who has attended the center since 7/2/24 and Child #2 who has attended since 3/10/24.. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-03-03 | There are no attendance records available for review for the month of January 2026. Children's last names and birthdates are not documented on multiple weeks of attendance reviewed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Staff record information on file for Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, is incomplete. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(a) - Staff File - Staff Record Form | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, does not have a physical examination report that was completed within 12 months before or 30 days after the person began working with children. There is no physical on file for Staff B. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. - Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The licensee, who has been licensed since 1/29/24, and Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, do not have certificates from the Wisconsin Registry on file (either paper or electronic) demonstrating they are qualified for the position, within 6 months after becoming licensed or beginning to work with children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(e)1. - Staff File - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, has not obtained a certificate of completion for a department approved course in Infant & Child CPR with AED within 3 months of hire. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. - Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The licensee, who has been licensed since 11/24/24, does not have documentation on file (either paper or electronic) demonstrating completion of the required biennial child abuse & neglect training. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Staff B, who has been employed since 11/24/24, does not have documentation of completion of an orientation on file prior to working with children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Documentation | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The maximum number of children in the care of one provider was exceeded the week of 12/1/25-12/5/25 when on provider cared for two children under the age of 2 and 7 children over the age of 2 on multiple days. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(2)(b) - Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Provider | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Gaps greater than 4 inches are observed in the fencing in the outdoor play space including the gate. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(11)(b)4. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-03-03 | Unprotected wall outlets are accessible to children in the living room play area. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(a) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2026-03-03 | A tub of Clorox disinfecting wipes is observed on a high chair tray, a container of Clorox bleach and an aerosol can of Lysol disinfecting spray is accessible to children on the kitchen counter. An unlocked bathroom closet contains numerous personal care and cleaning items accessible to children. The items are labelled "keep out of reach of children." NOTE: This violation was corrected following the visit and verified as corrected based on photos submitted by the licensee. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The following items are accessible to children in a bedroom with no door on the second story of the child care home: A butcher knife with at least a 6 inch blade placed on a windowsill, a full length mirror door in which the glass has numerous significant cracks, plastic bags, broken blinds. Outdoor play space: unprotected air conditioning unit, multiple holes in the grass, a garden hose across the sidewalk, nails sticking out of fence, wires including a broken wire on the ground. A box of vinyl gloves on the bottom changing table shelf. A vertical cot stack in the living room. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-03-03 | "Chirping" smoke detectors can be heard throughout visit indicating they are in need of maintenance. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. - Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2026-03-03 | There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly smoke detector testing was completed for the months of January and February 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. - Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-03-03 | There is no documentation on file demonstrating the required monthly fire drills were practiced for the months of January and February 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The bottom of the refrigerator contains food spills including a large area of pooled liquid identified by the licensee as syrup. High chair trays are observed with leftover food residue. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(a) - Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The licensee is observed picking a 3 year old child by one arm, an action that could be potentially injurious to the child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(2)(c) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-03-03 | The licensee placed a 3 year old child in a high chair and failed to utilize the child safety straps to secure the child in the high chair. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(3)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2026-01-22 | Pursuant to s.48.73, Stats., the department may visit and inspect any family child care center at any time during licensed hours and the department shall have unrestricted access to the premises identified in the license. Visits to the facility were attempted on January 15, 2026 and January 22, 2026, however the department was unable to gain access to the premises. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) - Department Access To Center | ||
| 2025-01-28 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-01-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-06 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2024-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-19 | a volunteer present during the visit who had unrestricted access to children did not have the required caregiver background check. (Note: this was verified as corrected on 11/26/2024.) | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Child 1,2 & 3 did not have health history forms completed to review in file | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Child 2 did not have an immunization form completed in file for review | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Attendance record was not documented for the current week for children in care or for staff. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-11-19 | a volunteer present during the visit who had unrestricted access to children did not have the required caregiver background check. (Note: this was verified as corrected on 11/26/2024.) | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) — Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2024-11-19 | An insect trap filled with insects was accessible to children in kitchen | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Prepared food inside refrigerator was not dated. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(e) - Leftover Food | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Menus for August 2024 - the current month were not available for review during monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Dog was present during hours of operation with no documentation on file including notification to parents | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(c) - Pets & Animals - Notification | ||
| 2024-05-03 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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