LICENSED GROUP
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Ricardo Diaz Early Learning Academy
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
2130 W Becher St,
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Quick Facts
Capacity
326 children
Age Range
6 wks - 4 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Drop In Care provided. Rotating Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2003704
License Holder
Patricia Whaley
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
Oct 3, 2017
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
Association For Early Learning Leaders' National Accreditation Commission (Ellnac)
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
RICARDO DIAZ EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 326 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 4 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM-05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-21 | The medical log book in EHS room 2 and 3 were not updated every three months as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-09-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-24 | There was a staple gun accessible to children in room 111. There was plastic bags and a batteries in a drawer accessible to children in room 111. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-09-24 | Medical log books were not updated every six months as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-09-24 | The intake forms were not updated every three months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-06-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-17 | A child was involved in an incident on 6-10-2025 that required medical attention. The incident was not logged in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2025-06-17 | A child was involved in an incident on 6-10-2025 that required medical attention. The incident was not logged in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2025-02-27 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-27 | The most current enforcement letter was not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Staff D is marked as a lead teacher without proper qualifications. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. — Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Staff A-D did not have current CPR training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Staff A did not have 15 hours of continuing education training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(c)1. - Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff | ||
| 2025-02-27 | The fired drills were not documented for the month of January. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. - Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2025-02-27 | The medical log book had entries on the very last page and pages were skipped. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Medical log books have not been reviewed every six months as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-02-27 | There was a child that had a diaper changed and hands were not washed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Several intake under two forms were not updated every three months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-02-27 | Staff D is marked as a lead teacher without proper qualifications. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2024-10-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-29 | A 7 month old child was left unattended in a classroom for 14 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-10-29 | There were 4 children transitioning to classroom #2. 3 children were tracked into the classroom and 1 child was not tracked and left in classroom #11. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-10-29 | There were 4 children transitioning to classroom #2. 3 children were tracked into the classroom and 1 child was not tracked and left in classroom #11. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-10-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-04 | The cots were not covered in order to remain sanitary. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2024-10-04 | The medical log book in room three was not reviewed every six months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-10-04 | The intake forms in room 11 infant toddler room were not updated every three months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2024-07-22 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-22 | There were mouse traps in classrooms accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-07-22 | Mice have been caught at the child care center three separate times. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2024-06-13 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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