Penfield Children's Center Inc - Milwaukee WI LICENSED GROUP

833 N 26th St , MILWAUKEE WI 53233
(414) 345-6325

About the Provider

Description: Penfield Children’s Center is named in honor of Dr. Wilder Penfield (1891-1976), a world-renowned neurosurgeon who strongly advocated early intervention for children with developmental delays and disabilities. His knowledge and wisdom underlie Penfield Children’s Center’s philosophy of care for infants and young children even today.

Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 6/5/1998. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 220399
  • Capacity: 149
  • Age Range: 4 wks - 12 yrs
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 1998-06-05
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-05-28 See Violations below Licensing
2026-05-28 There was missing information on the child enrollment form for Child 1 & 4. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information
2026-05-28 There was missing information on the child health history form for Child 2 & there was no documentation of a health history form for Child 5. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History
2026-05-28 Staff A, C and D have completed the online portion of the CPR/First Aid Training, but the in-person portion remains unfinished. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
2026-05-28 The cots in the Purple Room were not maintained in a sanitary condition as they were not covered. Violation
Description: 251.07(4)(e) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
2026-05-28 The medical log book was not utilized for recording medication administration. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.c — Medical Log - Medication Administration
2026-05-28 The medical log book in the Emerald Room has not been reviewed in the past six months. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
2026-05-28 An authorization form in the Emerald Room was not dated with a start or end time. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
2026-05-28 There was a bottle of medication in the Pink Room that was not labeled with a name. (Nexium) Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
2026-05-28 The under two intake form for one child in the Emerald room has not been updated in the past 3 months. Violation
Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
2026-05-28 A container of food in the Pink room refrigerator was not labeled with the childs name or the preparation date. Violation
Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. — Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
2026-05-13 See Violations below Licensing
2026-05-13 The department received a self-report indicating that a child was released to an individual not listed on the child's authorization record. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(g) — Release Of Child - Authorizations
2026-04-22 See Violations below Licensing
2026-04-22 It was reported that a teacher took a 3 year old child by his arms and forcefully pulled him toward her. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. — Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure

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