LICENSED GROUP
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Stepping Milestones Lrng Academy
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
5312 W Burleigh St,
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Quick Facts
Capacity
74 children
Age Range
4 wks - 14 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2001221
License Holder
Latonya Gatson
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
May 15, 2013
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
STEPPING MILESTONES LRNG ACADEMY is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 74 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 14 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available. Open Jan - Dec. 3 stars.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-02-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-03 | 2 staff (staff 1 and 2) did not have an updated mandated reporter training. Child abuse and neglect training must be completed every 2 years. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-02-03 | Child b did not have a completed immunization record form on file | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-02-03 | Child an and b did not have an updated mandated reporter to date health exam on file. Child 2 and under must have one completed every 6 months. Child 2-5 must have one completed every 2 years | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.d. - Child Record - Health Exam Report | ||
| 2026-02-03 | No health report on file for staff 1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-02-03 | 1staff person (staff 1) did not have a CPR training certificate on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-02-03 | 2 staff (staff 1 and 2) did not have an updated mandated reporter training. Child abuse and neglect training must be completed every 2 years. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-06-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-05 | No background check for staff file reviewed did not | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Staff lacked required training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Staff lacked required training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-06-05 | No lead teacher qualified staff working in ratio the three year old class | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-06-05 | 13 year old child in the infant classroom without being tracked as present. No tracking for child present in the 3 to 5 room | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Group in infant room was at 1.056 and required a second teacher | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(c) - Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Large gap in the south east corner of the outdoor play area observed in violation of rule | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Electrical outlets not properly covered in the 3 year old room | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Flaking paint observed on yellow boards in the outdoor play space | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Diaper changing pad torn and not capable of proper disinfecrion | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-10-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-15 | Staff person 1 working alone in the infant room lacked a CBC background check | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-10-15 | Staff 1 and 4 lacked abusive head trauma training in file | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2024-10-15 | Staff 4 lacked CPR training in file | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2024-10-15 | Staff 4 lacked documentation of introductory training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. - Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2024-10-15 | No lead teacher qualified staff in the preschool age classroom. Staff working alone in infant room not teacher qualified | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2024-10-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-03 | Staff person working in the infant room lacked a CBC background | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Staff file reviewed lacked any documentation of abusive head trauma training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Child moved from toddler room to infant room during nap without tracking | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Potty chair not emptied or disinfected as required | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(dm)2. - Potty Chairs - Disinfected | ||
| 2024-10-03 | No readily available device to open bathroom door lock | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(g) - Toilet Room Door Locks | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Large gap under northwest corner of the playground enclosure | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Sharp rusty broken fence accessible,to children in outdoor play space | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Fire extinguisher tagged for November of 2022 | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(a) - Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Refrigerator measured at 50 degrees | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. - Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Dry crackers stored open in original,sleeve and not zip style bags or plastic containers as required | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Leftover food dated for 9/12/24 on 10/3/24 | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)3. - Food - Leftover Prepared Food | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Kitchen staff performing food prep without hair restraint | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(g)1.b. - Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints | ||
| 2024-10-03 | No child handwashing after diaper change | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2024-10-03 | Diaper changing pad torn and incapable of proper disinfection | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-02-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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