Description: SMALL STEPS BIG DREAMS LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Nighttime care available. 2 StarsWhere possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-14 | Attendance is not current and accurate. Two children who are present are not signed in on the attendance sheets. Part of Warning Letter dated April 4, 2025 | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Staff A s file does not have a name and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. — Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Staff A who started work on 4/13/26 does not have a caregiver background check to show they are eligible to work at the center, prior to beginning work. Part of Warning Letter dated April 4, 2025 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-04-14 | At the time of the visit staff hours and in which classroom worked is not accurate. Staff A was signed into the toddler room but is not present at the center. Staff who was working in the toddler room to meet ratio was not signed in. Staff in the infant room was not signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-04-14 | At the time of the visit there was no child tracking in the infant room or the toddler room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-04-14 | An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. There is nothing in writing from the childs physician stating the child can sleep in a bouncy seat. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2026-03-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-24 | Center is providing care for a child outside the age range on the license. The center is licensed to care for children through age 12. A 13 year old child was in care while being transported in a center vehicle on 3/24/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(1)(b) — Age Range Of Children | ||
| 2026-03-24 | The enforcement order dated November 7, 2025 is not posted. *This was corrected during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-03-24 | Child #4's enrollment form is not marked yes or no for emergency medical consent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)2. — Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent | ||
| 2026-03-24 | Child #3 health history does not contain any triggers, steps to follow and identifying staff with specialized training for medical condition listed. Child #4's health history form is missing the second page for a medical condition listed. **This was corrected by email on 4/16/26. Part of Warning Letter dated April 4, 2025 | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-03-24 | Child #4's file does not contain immunization history. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-03-24 | Attendance was not current at the time of the visit as three children who were present at the center were not signed in on the attendance sheet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-03-24 | On 3/24/26 a child who was transported from school and home was not signed out on the transportation attendance record. On 3/23/26 4 children who were signed into the van were not signed out of the van. On 3/11/26 7 children were signed into the van but not signed out. On 3/13/26 1 child was signed into the van but not signed out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(c) — Daily Attendance Record - Transportation | ||
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