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Kindercare Learning Ctrs-whitnall
Saint Francis, WI
· Milwaukee County
4692 S Whitnall Ave,
Saint Francis, WI 53235
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 482-3366
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1010082
License Holder
April Carter
Licensed Since
2005
License Issued
Dec 1, 2005
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 the St. Francis KinderCare! We welcome both children and families into our KinderCare family by building strong relationships which foster caring and trust. Each day we strive to enrich children's lives by providing our quality programming in a fun and nurturing learning environment. We welcome you and your child to join us in our adventure of enjoying lifelong learning.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 12/1/2005. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-30 | The wood chips used under and around the outdoor play area was not in a depth of 9 inches on areas where climbing equipment was over 4 feet. The bare ground was observed in areas under the monkey bars and rock wall. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-04-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-23 | On 4/13/2026 a 3 year old child had been left outside while the remainder of the classroom returned indoors. The child had been left unattended and without supervision for approximately 10 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-04-23 | A child care worker admitted to not accurately tracking children on 4/13/2026 when returning inside. A group of 3 year olds were brought inside without ensuring a name to face was completed and all children were accounted for. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-04-23 | On 4/13/2026 a 3 year old child had been left outside while the remainder of the classroom returned indoors. The child had been left unattended and without supervision for approximately 10 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-04-23 | A child care worker admitted to not accurately tracking children on 4/13/2026 when returning inside. A group of 3 year olds were brought inside without ensuring a name to face was completed and all children were accounted for. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-03-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-05 | Child #1, 4 and 5 were missing documention of immunization history. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-03-05 | Child #4 and 5 were missing documentation of a physical examination on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-03-05 | Child #1 was missing documentation of a physical examination on file and child #2 did not have documentation of an updated health examination on file within 2 years of the previous examination. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-03-05 | Staff E did not complete training in infant and child CPR within 3 months of employment at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-03-05 | Staff F did not complete at last 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work as the meal preparation personnel. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2026-03-05 | The current menu was not posted in the kitchen or consiciuous area for parents to view. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-03-05 | One entry in the preschool medical log book had not been dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2026-03-05 | Children over the age of 1 year had not washed their hands after diapering. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2026-01-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-08 | On December 30, 2025, school age children were required to lie down during the four year old nap time. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)4. - Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep | ||
| 2026-01-08 | On December 30, 2026, an 8 year old child was lifted by a staff person and put on a cot for nap time. The staff person was heard to swear at the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)5. - Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions | ||
| 2025-10-23 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-07-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-11 | A staff person used potentially injurious actions towards a child in care when a 1 year old child was lifted by one arm. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2025-03-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-26 | Child 1 did not have documentation of consent from the parent for emergency medical care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)2. - Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Child 2 did not have documentation of health history information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Child 2 did not have immunization history on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Child 2, under two years of age, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Child 2's physical exam was expired when it was completed more than two years ago. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Staff F did not have documentation of having completed 1 hour of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition in 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Staff B did not have documentation of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(c)1. - Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Staff to child ratios were not met in the toddler b room, when 7 children under the age of two were with 1 staff person for a short period of time. The second staff person stated she left the room to take laundry to the laundry area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(b) - Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum | ||
| 2025-03-26 | The bathroom in the two year old room was not maintained in a sanitary condition when a toilet had overflowed and water and toilet paper was observed on the floor. Staff stated this occurred the day prior to the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(dm)1. - Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions | ||
| 2025-03-26 | All outlets in the preK room were not protected with covers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-03-26 | The premises was not maintained in good repair when a damaged window was observed in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-03-26 | The infant B refrigerator did not have a thermometer placed in it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. - Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Opened cereal in the kitchen was not stored in a sealed food grade container and labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-03-26 | An authorization for a medication in the preschool room did not include documentation of the timeframe of the authorization. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Child 2 did not have intake information in the room where care was provided. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2025-03-26 | Staff B, working in the infant room for more than six months, did not have documentation of having completed training in infant and toddler care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(e) - Infant & Toddler - Provider Training | ||
| 2025-02-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-07 | Child 1 did not have documentation of immunizations on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2024-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-08-28 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-28 | Staff hours were not accurate in the preK room on 8/21/24 when a staff person who had left the room did not sign out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-08-28 | Staff B did not have documentation of current CPR training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2024-08-28 | A staff person in the Pre-K room did not allow children who were still awake after 30 minutes to get up. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(b) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children | ||
| 2024-08-28 | Staff F did not have documentation of a driver orientation on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement | ||
| 2024-08-28 | Staff F did not have documentation of a driving record on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2024-05-29 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-04-11 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-07 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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