LICENSED GROUP
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Simon Says Early Lrng Center Llc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
5001 W Mill Rd,
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Quick Facts
Capacity
43 children
Age Range
0 - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2008373
License Holder
Desiree Simon
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jun 6, 2025
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
SIMON SAYS EARLY LRNG CENTER LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 05:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday05:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-05 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2026-04-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-23 | Center lacked accurate documentation of staff days and hours worked when used to meet applicable staff-to-child ratios. A staff was signed into the infant room but was not present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-04-23 | A blanket authorization was observed on the premise, exceeding the length of time specified on the label. Authorization was noted for five years, the medication expiration date was March 2027. A Warning Letter was issued February 23, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Upon licensing arrival, three infants were observed sleeping in bouncy chairs. Two children were moved to cribs, one child continued to sleep in the bouncy seat until licensee directed staff to move the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Center lacked accurate documentation of staff days and hours worked when used to meet applicable staff-to-child ratios. A staff was signed into the infant room but was not present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-04-23 | A blanket authorization was observed on the premise, exceeding the length of time specified on the label. Authorization was noted for five years, the medication expiration date was March 2027. A Warning Letter was issued February 23, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Upon licensing arrival, three infants were observed sleeping in bouncy chairs. Two children were moved to cribs, one child continued to sleep in the bouncy seat until licensee directed staff to move the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2026-02-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-02 | The premise was not in good repair at the time of licensing visit. The men's bathroom sink, in the main hallway, was observed leaking. Water was observed on the floor around the sink. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Exits and exit passageways did not have a minimum clear width of three feet and were unobstructed by objects. An art easel was observed in front of the exit door in the two-year-old room, an infant jumper/bouncer was in front of the exit door in the infant room. The art easel was moved during licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Tables and seating in the two-year-old room was not scaled to the proper height and size for the childrens comfort and reach. Multiple children were observed sitting in the smaller chairs with their knees hitting the table. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(g) — Tables & Seating - Height & Size | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Eating surfaces in the two-year-old room were not washed and sanitized before use. Children were observed sitting at the tables, getting up to wash hands and returning to the tables. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. — Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Three entries in the medical log book, from 8/27/25, 11/12/25, and 12/10/25, were not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2026-02-02 | An incomplete medication authorization form was observed on the premise at the time of licensing visit. Form lacked a start and end date for an inhaler and was signed by the parent in October 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Child care workers did not document changes in a childs development and routines every three months, based on discussions with the parent. A child in care was due for a documented update in December. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-02-02 | An open container of formula, brought from home and located in a childs cubby, was not labeled or dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2026-02-02 | The diaper container in the two-year-old room was not hands free at the time of licensing visit. The room contained a Diaper Genie which required staff to open the top with their hand. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. — Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 2026-02-02 | The premise was not in good repair at the time of licensing visit. The men's bathroom sink, in the main hallway, was observed leaking. Water was observed on the floor around the sink. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Exits and exit passageways did not have a minimum clear width of three feet and were unobstructed by objects. An art easel was observed in front of the exit door in the two-year-old room, an infant jumper/bouncer was in front of the exit door in the infant room. The art easel was moved during licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Tables and seating in the two-year-old room was not scaled to the proper height and size for the childrens comfort and reach. Multiple children were observed sitting in the smaller chairs with their knees hitting the table. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(g) - Tables & Seating - Height & Size | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Eating surfaces in the two-year-old room were not washed and sanitized before use. Children were observed sitting at the tables, getting up to wash hands and returning to the tables. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. - Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2026-02-02 | An incomplete medication authorization form was observed on the premise at the time of licensing visit. Form lacked a start and end date for an inhaler and was signed by the parent in October 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-02-02 | Child care workers did not document changes in a childs development and routines every three months, based on discussions with the parent. A child in care was due for a documented update in December. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-02-02 | The diaper container in the two-year-old room was not hands free at the time of licensing visit. The room contained a Diaper Genie which required staff to open the top with their hand. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. - Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 2025-10-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-07 | licensee failed to provide current and accurate information when she denied providing transportation numerous times. Licensee then said she only transported two children, the morning of the visit. Licensee then later admitted that she has been transporting children since the beginning of August 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) — Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Monitoring results from a visit on 8/6/25 is not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2025-10-07 | The department was not notified of a change in transportation services, at least 5 days prior to the change. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(o) - Report - Change In Transportation Services | ||
| 2025-10-07 | The health history and emergency care plan on file for Child 1 and Child 2 is incomplete. Child 1 has multiple medical conditions, however, the form lacked an emergency care plan for each specific medial condition. The health history on file for Child 2 indicates a milk allergy, however, there is no documentation of triggers that may cause the problem, signs or symptoms to watch for, and steps a child care provider should follow. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-10-07 | On 10/7/25, there were 7 children signed in but only 5 children present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Daily attendance is not being maintained for children that are being transported by the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(c) - Daily Attendance Record - Transportation | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. A review of staff hours show staff signed in on 10/4/25 but did not sign out. On 10/7/25, Staff D did not sign in and the centers licensee did not sign out when she admitted she left around 7:40am. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Staff A does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training on file was taken January 2023. Staff E started working in September 2025 and has not completed the required child abuse and neglect training. **Certificates for Staff A and Staff E were sent via email on 10/8/25** | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-10-07 | The staff orientation checklist on file for Staff E is incomplete, staff did not initial and date the form. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Staff A left an infant alone when moving another infant to the one year old room. Staff A then left that infant alone to come get the other infant to take to the one year old room. Each infant was left without direct sight and sound supervision for approximately 1-2 minutes. A short time later Staff A left both infants in the one year old room while she went to the front infant room to work on menus. Staff A was out of direct sight and sound supervision of the children for roughly 5 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-10-07 | On 10/7/25, a group of two infants in the infant room were not supervised by a qualified child care teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-10-07 | On 10/7/25, a qualified assistant child care teacher (staff A) was providing sole supervision to two children outside of the first two hours of center operation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(c) - Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours | ||
| 2025-10-07 | The centers tracking procedures were not followed on 10/7/25. There was no child tracking in the toddler old room and the infant room. There was also no child tacking when children were moved to the one year old room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-10-07 | In the infant room, cords were hanging loose and accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-10-07 | An outlet in the infant room is missing a protected outlet guard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Leftover food from the day prior is not dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Cereal (Kix) is not being stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Frozen meat was observed thawing on the kitchen counter. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)5. - Food - Thawing | ||
| 2025-10-07 | On 10/7/25, the center failed to use a bouncy seat in accordance with the manufactures instructions/recommendations when staff was observed caring the bouncer with a child inside. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Menus of meals and snacks provided by the center shall be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. Menus posted are not current, as they are menus for 8/30/25 to 9/1/25. **Menus the the week of 10/5/25 were provided via email on 10/8/25** | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Information is not being maintained in the vehicle and center when transporting children, including a list of children being transported, signed permission and emergency information forms (transportation permission), and a written schedule of transportation routes and stops. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3) - Information In Vehicle - Required | ||
| 2025-10-07 | The licensee/driver, does not have documentation of a current annual driving record. The driving record on file expired 10/3/24. **This was verified as corrected via email on 10/8/25** | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2025-10-07 | A vehicle inspection was not completed on a form provided by the department. **This was verified as corrected via email on 10/8/25** | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(5)(b) - Vehicle Inspection Report | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Infant and toddler intake forms are completed but are not on file in the room care is being provided. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Containers of formula brought from home are not dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-10-07 | There is a bottle in the infant room refrigerator that is not labeled with the childs name or dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. - Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2025-10-07 | licensee failed to provide current and accurate information when she denied providing transportation numerous times. Licensee then said she only transported two children, the morning of the visit. Licensee then later admitted that she has been transporting children since the beginning of August 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) - Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-10-07 | Staff A left an infant alone when moving another infant to the one year old room. Staff A then left that infant alone to come get the other infant to take to the one year old room. Each infant was left without direct sight and sound supervision for approximately 1-2 minutes. A short time later Staff A left both infants in the one year old room while she went to the front infant room to work on menus. Staff A was out of direct sight and sound supervision of the children for roughly 5 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-06 | Ceiling tiles in the computer lab/hallway are stained from water damage and contained mold. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The center is not always meeting the minimum USDA meal requirements. For example, one lunch was described as Turkey and avocado wrap with side salad. An additional fruit is needed to meet USDA requirements. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-08-06 | Menus of meals and snacks provided by the center shall be posted in the kitchen and a conspicuous place for parents. Menus posted were not current, as they were the menus for 4/18/25 to 4/18/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2025-08-06 | Changes that were made to the planned menu were not documented by the end of the meal to reflect what was actually served. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)6. - Menus - Changes | ||
| 2025-08-06 | A medication authorization observed on the premise does not include the begin and end date on the form. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
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