LICENSED FAMILY
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Ladybug's Treehouse
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 42nd St,
Milwaukee, WI 53216
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
2006903
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Apr 8, 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
LADYBUG'S TREEHOUSE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | The Department was unable to gain access to the center during attempted visits on August 19, 2026 and September 1, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) - Department Access To Center | ||
| 2025-10-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-08 | Child #1 does not have the required enrollment information on file. The file is missing parent/guardian contact information, child address and phone number, persons authorized to call/receive the child, emergency contact information, physician/medical facility, emergency medical care/treatment and field trip participation. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There is a mop bucket with water sitting on the floor of the kitchen accessible to children. There is a TV sitting on the floor of the bedroom (licensed space). This is a hazard as the TV could fall on a child. There are broken plastic slates in the blinds accessible to children and areas where the slats are missing. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There are three areas of flaking/peeling paint. One area is in the living room and two areas in the hallway. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(k) - Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Milk was not served with lunch. Children were given water. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-10-08 | An inhaler located in an open purse was accessible to children. This was removed during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(f)3. - Medication - Storage | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There are two potty chairs in the bathroom that contain bodily secretions and have not been disinfected. There is stool in one and urine in another. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(h)1. - Disinfecting Surfaces | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Child #1 does not have the required enrollment information on file. The file is missing parent/guardian contact information, child address and phone number, persons authorized to call/receive the child, emergency contact information, physician/medical facility, emergency medical care/treatment and field trip participation. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Child #1 who is reported to have asthma does not have any Health History information on file at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Child #1 does not have documention of immunizations on file and has been enrolled for more than 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Staff A does not have current training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The training on file expired on 8/28/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There is a mop bucket with water sitting on the floor of the kitchen accessible to children. There is a TV sitting on the floor of the bedroom (licensed space). This is a hazard as the TV could fall on a child. There are broken plastic slates in the blinds accessible to children and areas where the slats are missing. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There are three areas of flaking/peeling paint. One area is in the living room and two areas in the hallway. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(k) — Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There is no documentation that the smoke detectors were tested in September. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. - Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There is no documentation of a fire or tornado drill for September. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Milk was not served with lunch. Children were given water. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) — Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There are no meal and snack records available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-10-08 | An inhaler located in an open purse was accessible to children. This was removed during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(f)3. — Medication - Storage | ||
| 2025-10-08 | There are two potty chairs in the bathroom that contain bodily secretions and have not been disinfected. There is stool in one and urine in another. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(h)1. — Disinfecting Surfaces | ||
| 2025-10-08 | An infant was observed sleeping in bouncy seat next to the oven in the kitchen while licensee was cooking. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(2)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-10-08 | A child sitting in a high chair for lunch was not strapped in. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(3)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2025-09-17 | The Department attempted a visit on September 10, 2025 and September 17, 2025 and was unable to gain access. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) - Department Access To Center | ||
| 2024-10-09 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-10-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-08 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2024-08-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) — Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2024-07-01 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-01 | The current license was not posted or visible during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(h) — License Posted & Visible | ||
| 2024-07-01 | The first date of attendance was not documented on the child care enrollment form for child 2. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.h — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Date Of Attendance | ||
| 2024-07-01 | A physical examination and TB screening was not present or accessible to for staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. — Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2024-07-01 | Nightshade was accessible to children in the outdoor play space and a AC unit did not have a barrier or cover to ensure children do not have access to it. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-07-01 | The lock for the bathroom door was facing the inside of the bathroom door and was not able to be unlocked from the outside. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(7)(b)2. — Toilet Room Door Locks | ||
| 2024-07-01 | The safety gate was not secure against the basement stairwell during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)5. — Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates | ||
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