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KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-N 51ST
Brown Deer, WI
· Milwaukee County
8750 N 51st St,
Brown Deer, WI 53223
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 wks - 7 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
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 354-3770
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220265
License Holder
April Carter
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Oct 5, 1997
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
Welcome to our KinderCare center. We are conveniently located in Brown Deer where we have a wonderful newer building with a very large playground for our children. We are currently accepting enrollments in all of our classrooms and we would love to meet you and your family at any time.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 10/5/1997. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-04 | During the visit, a 5-month-old child was being cared for in the center director's office, which is not a designated space used by children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(1)(c) - Space Designated For Children | ||
| 2026-08-04 | On 7/23/2026, a tree was cut down in the outdoor play space leaving behind stumps and branches. A 4 year old child was playing in the area the tree had been cut down and when interviewed the teacher said the 4 year old child was pushed by another child. The 4 year old child fell into branches and sustained cuts and a concussion. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-07-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-07 | Law enforcement was contacted to the center on 06/19/26. This was not reported to the Department within 24 hours after the occurrence. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(k)1. - Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm | ||
| 2026-07-07 | There is a stack of boxes and a laundry basket on a cart in the Pre-K classroom bathroom. This stack of boxes has the potential to fall onto children observed using the bathroom during the visit to wash hands. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-02-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-05 | Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination on file for Child 4 was on 07/18/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff D does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. Staff D's eligibility is expired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion in infant and child CPR and AED use. The most recent completion certificate on file for Staff A expired July 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training for Staff A was taken 06/13/23. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-02-05 | It was reported that Staff D who is an assistant teacher, has been providing sole supervision to children for the first 2 hours of center operation. Staff D is not qualified as an assistant teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(c) - Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours | ||
| 2026-02-05 | A container of mayonnaise was observed on a shelf in the kitchen. The bottle of mayonnaise is labeled "refrigerate after opening". | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-02-05 | The cold storage thermometer in the infant room refrigerator is broken and does not have an accurate temperature. There is no thermometer in toddler A classroom refrigerator. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. - Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2026-02-05 | A bag of Cheerios was observed in the kitchen taped shut. in addition, animal crackers were observed in an open bag. Dry foods Cheerios taped shut. Dry foods shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Pages in the medical log book labeled "infant room" are torn out. In addition, the pages in this medical log book are not numbered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)1. - Medical Log Book | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Parent authorization for Gripe water for a child being stored in the kitchen is not current. The authorization ended on 09/17/25. Parent authorization for gas relief tablets being stored in the kitchen for a child ended on 09/17/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2026-02-05 | A child record for Child 1 was not available for licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a) - Child Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Child 2, Child 3, and Child 4 have documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the emergency care plan about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination on file for Child 4 was on 07/18/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted to the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-02-05 | The staff record for Staff C was unavailable for licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff D does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. Staff D's eligibility is expired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff D does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff D, identified as a teacher, does not have a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff D, identified as a teacher, does not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion in infant and child CPR and AED use. The most recent completion certificate on file for Staff A expired July 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training for Staff A was taken 06/13/23. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A and Staff D, identified as an assistant teachers, are not qualified as an assistant teacher within 6 months after Staff A and Staff D began work. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Staff A, identified as the cook and observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2026-02-05 | It was reported that Staff D who is an assistant teacher, has been providing sole supervision to children for the first 2 hours of center operation. Staff D is not qualified as an assistant teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(c) — Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Garbage in kitchen containing food waste is not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) - Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2026-02-05 | A container of mayonnaise was observed on a shelf in the kitchen. The bottle of mayonnaise is labeled "refrigerate after opening". | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food | ||
| 2026-02-05 | The cold storage thermometer in the infant room refrigerator is broken and does not have an accurate temperature. There is no thermometer in toddler A classroom refrigerator. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2026-02-05 | A bag of Cheerios was observed in the kitchen taped shut. in addition, animal crackers were observed in an open bag. Dry foods Cheerios taped shut. Dry foods shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. — Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-02-05 | There is not sufficient indoor play equipment in the Toddler A classroom to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(b)2. - Equipment - Quantity For Indoors | ||
| 2026-02-05 | There are tears in vinyl on couches in infant room and twos classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(i) - Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment | ||
| 2026-02-05 | The menu posted in the kitchen area is dated 02/09/26-02/13/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Pages in the medical log book labeled "infant room" are torn out. In addition, the pages in this medical log book are not numbered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)1. — Medical Log Book | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Parent authorization for Gripe water for a child being stored in the kitchen is not current. The authorization ended on 09/17/25. Parent authorization for gas relief tablets being stored in the kitchen for a child ended on 09/17/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2025-09-18 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-18 | Staff J.M did not have a mandated reporter training certificate on file. Received training certificate later in the day. However, it did not have a previous date on it. The staff person took it that day. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-09-18 | Staff J.M did not have a mandated reporter training certificate on file. Received training certificate later in the day. However, it did not have a previous date on it. The staff person took it that day. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-10-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-29 | Contrary to removing a staff person who was under investigation by another agency the center did not place identified staff person on administrative leave per instruction from the regional manager at Kindercare. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(k)2. - Contact With Person - Behavior | ||
| 2024-09-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-05-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-04-09 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-02 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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