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Malaika Early Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
331 W Garfield Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age Range
6 wks - 5 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 562-4997
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2007126
License Holder
Dennis Mueller
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Dec 2, 2024
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
Cognia
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
Malaika Early Learning Center is a unique facility dedicated to the young children of Milwaukee. We are a state-licensed childcare center and a private/choice 4 and 5 year old kindergarten program that provides a safe, nurturing place for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old to learn and grow. Our mission is to work collaboratively with families to establish a strong academic, social and emotional base in the lives of the children we serve.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 9/2/2003. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-24 | Child #1, under the age of 2, did not have an updated health report on file. The report on file was dated 5/22/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-06-24 | There were two staff present in the Snail room but only one staff member was signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Containers of cereal observed in the kitchen were past expired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-06-24 | The cots in the Bumblebee Room were not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2026-06-24 | A bag of smoothie melts in the Snail room was opened on 5/18/26, the label on the container states to use the product within 7 days of opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-19 | Two diaper creams for specific children were not labeled with a name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Two infant and toddler intake forms have not been updated in the last 3 months. One was last updated on 5/15/25 and one was last updated 8/7/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Two containers of formula are not labeled with a childs name or dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Several bottles of left over milk were not rinsed after use. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)7. - Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Two infant and toddler intake forms have not been updated in the last 3 months. One was last updated on 5/15/25 and one was last updated 8/7/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-11-19 | There is flaking paint on the wall in the infant room where the adult rocking chair has been hitting it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Dishes and bottles washed in the infant room were not washed using the three step procedure. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(b)3. - Manual Dishwashing - 3-Step Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-12 | A child under the age of two was playing on outdoor equipment marked for ages 2-5 years old. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)2. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size | ||
| 2025-05-12 | There were numerous hazards in the outdoor play space consisting of numerous screws and nails, small pieces of insulation, glass, a cigarette butt, and small pieces of plastic. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-05-12 | Staff reported that children were not taken outside for a week and there was no inclement weather. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(e)4. - Daily Outdoor Activities | ||
| 2025-05-12 | An infant was observed sitting in a Bumbo seat and was not strapped in. This was corrected at the time of the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-05-12 | On 5/5/25 an infant was not properly clothed as he was only in a diaper for approximately 30 minutes while his clothes were being washed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)4. - Properly Clothed Children | ||
| 2025-05-12 | An infant was observed sitting in a Bumbo seat and was not strapped in. This was corrected at the time of the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-02-18 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-18 | Child 1 does not have documentation of immunization on file at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2025-02-18 | Staff C does not have documentation of training in infant/child CPR/AED on file. Staff Ds training in infant/child CPR/AED on file is not be an approved provider. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-02-18 | Staff A, Staff B, Staff C and Staff D do not have documention of an orientation for this location on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-02-18 | A bottle of bleach/water, Lysol spray and a container of Clorox wipes which all state keep out of reach of children are accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom of the large motor room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-02-18 | Hydrocortisone cream was applied to a child 15 separate times and was not documented in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.c - Medical Log - Medication Administration | ||
| 2025-02-18 | Oral Gel and diaper cream for an enrolled child is not labeled with the childs name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2025-02-18 | One out of four Infant and Toddler Intakes reviewed has not been updated in the last three months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-02-18 | Staff C does not have documentation of training in infant/child CPR/AED on file. Staff Ds training in infant/child CPR/AED on file is not be an approved provider. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
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