LICENSED GROUP
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Steam Academy Llc
West Allis, WI
· Milwaukee County
5806 W National Ave,
West Allis, WI 53214
Quick Facts
Capacity
33 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006370
License Holder
Clara Sheriff-Ware
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
May 30, 2023
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
STEAM ACADEMY LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in West Allis WI, with a maximum capacity of 33 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-10-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-22 | The center did not follow their policy for child tracking. There was no child tracking outside for a group of three children and there was no child tracking in the infant room where one child was present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-10-22 | In the outdoor play space, nails were observed sticking out of the wooden fence, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Dry goods are not 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 | ||
| 2025-10-22 | On the day of the monitoring visit, a 4 month old was observed sleeping in a rocker. **The infant was moved during the visit** | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-10-22 | A dirty diaper was observed in a plastic bag lying on the floor. **This was corrected during the licensing visit** | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. - Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file. The most recent certificate expired May 2025. Staff C does not have a current CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Staff C started in June 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-10-22 | The center did not follow their policy for child tracking. There was no child tracking outside for a group of three children and there was no child tracking in the infant room where one child was present. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-10-22 | A warning letter dated 10/30/24 is not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Health history information on file for Child 2 noted multiple medical conditions, however, the form lacked information regarding each medical condition and what to do in the event of an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Child 2 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2025-10-22 | There is no health report on file for Staff B. Staff B started in June 2025 and would have needed a health report within 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Staff hours worked are documented but it does not include what room staff is working in when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file. The most recent certificate expired May 2025. Staff C does not have a current CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Staff C started in June 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-10-22 | Staff C does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training on file was taken on 10/11/23. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-10-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-22 | Child 3 does not have immunization history on file and has been attending the center for more than 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit. There were 12 children in care but only 11 children signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Staff B does not have documentation of a completed physical examination on file. Staff B started working in March 2024 and would have needed a completed report within 30 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Staff B and Staff D do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent at the time of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2024-10-22 | The center lacked documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when staff are used to meet staff-to-child ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Staff D does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file was taken May 2022. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Staff B working alone in the Little Jungle room, was not working under the supervision of a child care teacher, as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)1. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Staff E, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have documentation of completing the annual 1 hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Sight and sound supervision was not maintained during the licensing visit. Several children were observed leaving the classroom and walking throughout the center without direct adult supervision. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-10-22 | On 10/22/24, a group of 7 children in the Little Jungle room were not supervised by a qualified child care teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2024-10-22 | The centers child tracking procedures were not followed when on 10/22/24, a child was observed in the infant room but was tracked in the preschool room and an infant being cared for in the school age room was not being tracked. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-10-22 | On 10/22/24, there were 5 infants, under the age of 2 years in age, with 1 teacher. Staff to child ratio for this age is 1:4. **This was corrected during the monitoring visit when a second staff member transitioned into the infant room** | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(b) - Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum | ||
| 2024-10-22 | The outdoor play space, which measures 376 square feet, does not meet the minimum space requirements. The minimum space required is at least 750 square feet or not less than 1/3 of the number of children for which the center is licensed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)4. - Outdoor Play Space - Minimum Total Space | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Several parts of the fence had a gap greater than 4 inches in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2024-10-22 | Several cords were hanging loose throughout the center and accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-10-22 | On the day of the monitoring visit, staff E, identified as the cook, was not wearing an effective hair restraint while preparing lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(g)1.b. - Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints | ||
| 2024-10-22 | High chairs were not sanitized prior to lunch being served. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. - Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2024-10-22 | The medical log book was not reviewed in the last 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-10-22 | In the infant room, a container of baby formula was open but was not labeled with the childs name on it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
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