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Tendercare Christian Childcare Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
5229 W Capitol Dr,
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 447-8396
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006550
License Holder
Michelle Caldwell-Haywood
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Sep 1, 2023
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
TenderCare is a Christian educational child care center, a ministry of Capitol Drive Lutheran Church, that has provided quality child care since 1979. In addition to the church site, it operates a satelite center at Luther Manor, a senior residential complex. TenderCare operates on a year-round schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Additional Information:
3 stars. Initial License Date: 7/8/1997. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-01 | Child file reviewed did not have a health exam report completed in the required six month period | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-04-01 | Damaged railroad ties with exposed spikes observed in playground area as a tripping hazard | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-04-01 | Staff did not follow precautions when addressing child injuries in the outdoor play area. Child was observed bleeding | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)5. - Use Of Universal Precautions | ||
| 2026-01-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-16 | Center staff were informed of parent allegations regarding potential abuse of a three year old child by staff employed by the center. There was no follow-up by the center, including reporting for investigation to county social services or law enforcement. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) - Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-01-16 | Center staff were informed of parent allegations regarding potential abuse of a three year old child by staff employed by the center. There was no follow-up by the center, including reporting for investigation to county social services or law enforcement. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) — Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-01-16 | Staff failed to take any adequate measures to guide child's behavior and prevent harm. The child was clearly observed climbing equipment and jumping in an unsafe manner without proper intervention and redirection, resulting in injury to the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-01-16 | Medical log entry dated 12/16/25 not signed or initialed as required by rule | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-09-11 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-07-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-22 | The CPR certificate for staff A was incomplete when the skills session had not been completed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-03-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-04 | The premises was not maintained in good repair when a broken cupboard door was observed in the mobile infant room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-03-04 | An over the counter saline spray in the little toddlers room had an expired authorization. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2024-11-01 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-01 | On October 25, 2024, a four year old child was not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when the child was left outside of the playground fence for approximately 18 minutes. The center self reported this violation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-11-01 | On October 25, 2024, a four year old child was not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when the child was left outside of the playground fence for approximately 18 minutes. The center self reported this violation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-11-01 | Tracking was not implemented in the fish room on October 25, 2024 when a four year old child was left on the playground for approximately 18 minutes. Staff state they did not count the children before coming inside, and did not count when returning to the classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-09-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-06 | On 9/4/24, children in the fish room were not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when the sole staff person supervising children made a personal telephone call lasting more than five minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-09-06 | On 9/4/24, a staff person in the fish room used verbally abusive language toward children in care when she was heard in a recorded call yelling at children, saying "go pick that up", "get on that cot and lay down", and "get on that cot". | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)2. — Prohibited Actions - Verbal | ||
| 2024-01-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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