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Little Joys Of Life
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 58th Blvd,
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 - 12 yrs 11 mo
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
1011338
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Jun 14, 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
Cognitive Based Philosophy Montessori Reggio Emilia
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-29 | There was no attendance available for review for the week of 9/29/25 through 10/3/25. On 10/8/25 there was no departure time for one child and on 10/9/25 there was no departure time for two children on the attendance sheets. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Staff are not consistently documenting the days and hours worked to meet ratio. On 10/8/25 there is no end time for 2 staff. On 10/13/25 there is no end time for staff A. On 10/9/25, 10/15/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, and 10/24/25 there are no hours documented. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-10-29 | The vehicle alarm is not operable at the time of the visit. The alarm is turned off and licensee could not find the key to turn alarm on. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(8)(c) - Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order | ||
| 2025-10-29 | There was no attendance available for review for the week of 9/29/25 through 10/3/25. On 10/8/25 there was no departure time for one child and on 10/9/25 there was no departure time for two children on the attendance sheets. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Staff are not consistently documenting the days and hours worked to meet ratio. On 10/8/25 there is no end time for 2 staff. On 10/13/25 there is no end time for staff A. On 10/9/25, 10/15/25, 10/16/25, 10/23/25, and 10/24/25 there are no hours documented. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) — Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Milk was not served with lunch at the time of the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-10-29 | An infant was not strapped into a bouncy seat per manufacture instructions at the time of the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(a)5. - Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendations | ||
| 2025-10-29 | There is not a current driving record on file for Staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2025-10-29 | The vehicle alarm is not operable at the time of the visit. The alarm is turned off and licensee could not find the key to turn alarm on. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(8)(c) — Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order | ||
| 2025-04-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-16 | Child 3 who is under two years of age does not have a physical on file within the last 6 months. The last physical on file is dated 6/27/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-04-16 | 7 children are present at the time of the visit. None of them are signed in on attendance sheet. On 4/15/25 7 children are signed in on that attendance but there is no departure time for the 7 children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff A who is said to have been employed at the center since June 2024 does not have caregiver background check eligibility to work at a childcare. This has been corrected. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There was no child tracking for the 7 children who were in attendance today 4/16/25. The center uses the attendance sheets to meet the child tracking rule. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) - Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom and a bottle of bleach sitting on the floor by the back door. Both of these were accessible to children and state "keep out of reach of children." The can of Lysol was removed, and a gate was put up so the bleach was not accessible to children during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-04-16 | The family dog was walking around kitchen while lunch was being prepared. A bowl of dog food is located on the floor in the kitchen accessible to children in kitchen | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(f) - Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions | ||
| 2025-04-16 | A child was observed sleeping in bouncy seat. The child was eventually moved to a crib. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(2)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-04-16 | The insurance for the cat and dog which is accessible to children does not indicate the number of children covered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(g) - Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Child 3 who is under two years of age does not have a physical on file within the last 6 months. The last physical on file is dated 6/27/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-04-16 | 7 children are present at the time of the visit. None of them are signed in on attendance sheet. On 4/15/25 7 children are signed in on that attendance but there is no departure time for the 7 children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff A who is said to have been employed at the center since June 2024 does not have caregiver background check eligibility to work at a childcare. This has been corrected. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) — Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is no documentation of staff days and hours worked to meet ratio for 4/15/25 and 4/16/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff B does not have documentation of a physical on file. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. - Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff A does not have the education qualifications to be a childcare provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(b) - Provider - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of training in CPR/AED. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. - Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-04-16 | Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of having had an orientation within 1 week of hire. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Documentation | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There was no child tracking for the 7 children who were in attendance today 4/16/25. The center uses the attendance sheets to meet the child tracking rule. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) — Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom and a bottle of bleach sitting on the floor by the back door. Both of these were accessible to children and state "keep out of reach of children." The can of Lysol was removed, and a gate was put up so the bleach was not accessible to children during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is a chirping smoke detector which indicates it is not in good operating condition. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. - Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2025-04-16 | The family dog was walking around kitchen while lunch was being prepared. A bowl of dog food is located on the floor in the kitchen accessible to children in kitchen | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(f) — Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions | ||
| 2025-04-16 | One of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not any emergency contact information for someone other than the parent to be reached in case of an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(2)(b) - Emergency Information In Vehicle - Parent Contact | ||
| 2025-04-16 | One of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not have any health care provider contact information. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(2)(c) - Emergency Information In Vehicle - Health Care Provider Contact | ||
| 2025-04-16 | On of the transportation permission forms for a child who is transported does not indicate yes or no for consent for emergency medical care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(2)(d) - Emergency Information In Vehicle - Emergency Medical Consent | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is no vehicle inspection form for the Black Lincoln car that was used to provide center transportation on 4/4/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(5)(b) - Vehicle Inspection Form | ||
| 2025-04-16 | There is no gate at the open stairwell to basement and children under the age of 2 were present. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)5. - Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates | ||
| 2025-04-16 | A child was observed sleeping in bouncy seat. The child was eventually moved to a crib. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(2)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2024-11-27 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-09-30 | IL was not to verify liability for the pet onsite and accessible to children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(g) - Liability Insurance If Dogs Or Cats Are Accessbile | ||
| 2024-09-30 | Child 1 was missing the emergency contact information on the enrollment form. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment | ||
| 2024-09-30 | IL was not able to view transportation permission forms for children currently using the service. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(2) - Permission And Emergency Information | ||
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