LICENSED GROUP
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Kids University
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
1401 W Center St,
Milwaukee, WI 53206
Quick Facts
Capacity
66 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2004382
License Holder
Deneta Harrington
Licensed Since
2019
License Issued
Jan 31, 2019
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 UNIVERSITY is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 66 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 05:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available. 2 Stars
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-21 | Attendance was not accurate on the day of the licensing visit. There were 30 children present in the center but only 29 children signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff D does not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after Staff D was hired. **This was verified as corrected via email on 8/3/26** | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-07-21 | The file for Staff C lacked a registry certificate showing Staff C is qualified for the position of a lead teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff D does not have documentation on file of completing the training requirements for the position as a child care teacher. **This was verified as corrected via email on 8/3/26** | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-07-21 | The file for Staff C and Staff D lacked documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent. **A high school diploma for Staff C was verified via email on 8/3/26** | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff hours worked are documented but it does not include what room staff is working in when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff F, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation of completing the annual 1 hour of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2026-07-21 | On the day of the licensing visit, sight and sound supervision was not maintained, when 6 children (with 1 child awake) was observed in Room 102 with no childcare worker. And in Room 103, there were 7 children (with 1 child awake) with no childcare worker present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-07-21 | On the day of the licensing visit, child tracking was not accurate in room 101 when 5 children were present but only 4 children were on the tracking. And in room 102, the child tracking sheet was located outside the classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-07-21 | In the outdoor play space, climbing equipment, swings, and slides over 4 feet tall and within a fall zone of 4 feet beyond the equipment do not have energy absorbing material at least 9 inches deep. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-07-21 | The ladder on the playground was not in good repair. A step is missing causing there to be a large gap. The missing step also left screws exposed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-07-21 | A radon test was not conducted by the due date of September 1, 2023. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2026-07-21 | There is no documentation of a completed permission and emergency information form (transportation permission or child enrollment form) in the vehicle for Child 5. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(2) - Permission & Emergency Information | ||
| 2026-07-21 | There is no documentation of a completed permission and emergency information form (transportation permission) for Child 6, 7, and 8 in the child file and in the vehicle. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(b) - Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information | ||
| 2026-07-21 | A soiled diaper was not placed in a hands-free container, the diaper was observed sitting on a ledge. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. - Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 2026-07-21 | The sink located in the infant room was observed being used to wash dishes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area | ||
| 2025-12-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-17 | Cheese flavored crackers stored open in original packaging and not food safe containers or zip style bags | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-12-17 | No adult sized chair in the toddler classroom also | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(k) - Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs | ||
| 2025-05-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-23 | Center posted hours of operation on their license and were not operating until that posted time. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(j) - Accurate Published Materials | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-01-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-16 | Infant room diaper changing surface torn and incapable of proper disinfection | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-01-22 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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