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The Color Books Lrng Academy Llc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
7261 W Appleton Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Quick Facts
Capacity
42 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 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
2005283
License Holder
Erica Johnson
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Jan 25, 2021
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
THE COLOR BOOKS LRNG ACADEMY LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-09-10 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-08-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-24 | A Notice of Order, issued February 2026, was not posted and visible at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The file for Child 3 lacked a child health report upon licensing review. Child is under the age of two and has been in attendance since September 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Center failed to maintain group sizes with a mixed age group, including children under the age of two. Nine (9) children were present in one classroom, with one staff member, three (3) of the children were under the age of 18 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(d) - Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Nine (9) children were present at the center upon licensing visit, only one staff member was present in the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(i) - Staffing Requirements - 9 Or More Children In Center | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The outdoor play space lacked sufficient energy-absorbing surfaces, in a depth of at least nine inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure, of at least four feet, and without any gaps or openings larger than four inches. A gate from the main play space to a side unit was unable to be secured and latched, the gate lead into a side unit which was not enclosed, due to an additional gate being broken. A Notice of Order and Imposed Plan of Correction was issued February 2, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The outdoor play space contain numerous pieces of broken equipment. A kids ride in car was noted with a Borden door, the door was observed in the play space on the ground. Cracks were observed in the climbing equipment, posing pinching hazards. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licenisng visit. Metal pole stakes were observed sticking up, throughout the play space, posing a tripping hazard. Loose cords were observed against the building, accessible in the outdoor play space. Loose poles were observed in the outdoor play space. A light in the back hallway lacked a cover over the bulbs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Paint was observed deteriorating and flaking on the outdoor decking area, accessible to children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Foods present in the center kitchen were not free from spoilage at the time of licensing visit. A canister of baby formula was dated as being opened on July 8, container states to use within 30 days of opening. An open container of baby cereal was not dated, container also states to use within 30 days of opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Open box and bag of graham crackers Open bag of wafer crackers | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-08-24 | An intake information, for a child in care, was not located in the room/area in which the child was being cared for and assisgned. Child's intake information was located in a file in the center's office. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Cribs in the infant room lacked tight-fitting mattress coverings at the time of licensing visit. Loose sheets were observed on crib mattresses. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Three (3) infants were observed sitting in high chairs without safety straps being used. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The diaper changing surface in the infant room was not easily cleanable as the changing pad contained rips, exposing the inner padding and porous surfaces. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The diaper disposal container was not hands-free at the time of licensing visit. The hands-free mechanism was not in working order, requiring staff to open the container with their hands. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. - Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2026-01-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-15 | Center failed to report damage to the premise within 24 hours of the occurrence. The front door of the facility was observed with two areas of spidering cracks, cracks spread over the top part of the door. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(b) — Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 2 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The form lacked information pertaining to an emergency contact when parent/guardian cannot be reached. A Notice of Order and Forfeiture was issued October 16, 2024, a Notice of Order and Forfeiture was issued February 21, 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 5 lacked authorization from the parent for the child to arrive or depart from the center via school bus. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 4 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan at the time of licensing review. The file for Child 4 noted a medical condition/allergy, the emergency care plan lacked information pertaining to the medical conditions noted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of immunization history compliance. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 3 lacked a health examination upon review. Child has been enrolled at the center for longer than 3 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 1 lacked an updated child health report upon licensing review. Child is at least 2 years of age and under 5 years of age, requiring an updated health examination at least every 2 years, the last documented examination was from May 2023. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Staff files lacked documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)7. - Staff Record - Continuing Education | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The files for Staff 1 and Staff 2 lacked documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The outdoor play space enclosure contained open areas greater than 4 inches. A gate to the side unit was unable to be fully closed, the side unit contained a large open area with an additional broken gate. Both areas contained gaps and open areas larger than 4 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. The outdoor play space contained loose cords, posing a strangulation and tripped hazard to children. A shed in the outdoor play space, accessible to children, was observed with to be falling apart with holes in the ceiling and one of the doors hanging off. A light by the rear exit door lacked a cover over the bulbs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The front entrance door of the facility was observed with broken, spidered glass. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The premise was not free from flaking or deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the decking, leading to the outdoor play space, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2026-01-15 | A fire extinguisher on the premise was not in operable condition. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed with the gauge outside the green area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(a) — Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Food at the facility was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. Multiple food items in the kitchen were observed past the expiration and best by date. Items on the kitchen pantry shelves were noted opened and stored on the shelves, bottles stated to refrigerate after opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Dry foods, including an open boxes of cereal and mashed potato flakes, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food-grade containers with tight-fitting covers and labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Sleeping surfaces, including nap mats, were not washable at the time of licensing visit. Nap mats were observed with large rips, exposing the inner foam. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Medical log books at the facility lacked documentation of a review within the past six months to ensure all preventative measures were taken. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Center failed to report damage to the premise within 24 hours of the occurrence. The front door of the facility was observed with two areas of spidering cracks, cracks spread over the top part of the door. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(b) - Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 2 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The form lacked information pertaining to an emergency contact when parent/guardian cannot be reached. A Notice of Order and Forfeiture was issued October 16, 2024, a Notice of Order and Forfeiture was issued February 21, 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 4 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan at the time of licensing review. The file for Child 4 noted a medical condition/allergy, the emergency care plan lacked information pertaining to the medical conditions noted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The file for Child 3 lacked a health examination upon review. Child has been enrolled at the center for longer than 3 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The outdoor play space enclosure contained open areas greater than 4 inches. A gate to the side unit was unable to be fully closed, the side unit contained a large open area with an additional broken gate. Both areas contained gaps and open areas larger than 4 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-01-15 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. The outdoor play space contained loose cords, posing a strangulation and tripped hazard to children. A shed in the outdoor play space, accessible to children, was observed with to be falling apart with holes in the ceiling and one of the doors hanging off. A light by the rear exit door lacked a cover over the bulbs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-01-15 | A fire extinguisher on the premise was not in operable condition. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed with the gauge outside the green area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(a) - Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Food at the facility was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. Multiple food items in the kitchen were observed past the expiration and best by date. Items on the kitchen pantry shelves were noted opened and stored on the shelves, bottles stated to refrigerate after opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-01-15 | Sleeping surfaces, including nap mats, were not washable at the time of licensing visit. Nap mats were observed with large rips, exposing the inner foam. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2025-07-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-05-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-15 | Documentation of the most recent monitoring visit results was not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2025-05-15 | A copy of the current enforcement was not posted | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Documentation of attendance was not accurate when an employee was observed writing in a child arriving an hour prior as licensing arrived. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Documentation of CPR from a DCF approved trainer was not observed for an employee. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Close supervision was not maintained when an employee left a classroom unattended to answer the door. A child was also observed leaving a classroom unattended. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Tracking was not available in a classroom for a group of children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Documentation of radon test results was not observed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2025-05-15 | Nap mats were observed with large tears, exposing padding. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2025-02-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-14 | The center does not have current insurance coverage. The center last had insurance coverage September of 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(g)1.a. - Insurance - General Liability | ||
| 2025-02-14 | The current open Order was posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-02-14 | The licensee failed to return the plan of correction for the noncompliance statement and correction plan issues on 10/30/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2025-02-14 | Documentation of complete contact information for a parent (place of employment and phone number) was not observed for 2 children. Documentation of complete contact information for a person authorized and an emergency contact was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-02-14 | Documentation of symptoms/ triggers and follow-up information for a child with asthma was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-02-14 | Documentation of CPR from a DCF approved trainer was not observed for an employee. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-02-14 | Documentation of radon test results was not observed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2025-02-14 | Documentation of the last review of the medical log was dated 2/15/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-10-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-11 | Monitoring results from the most recent visit were not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed for 3 children. Documentation of complete contact information for a person authorized and an emergency contact was not observed for 2 children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of complete health history information was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of an updated health exam for a child over the age of 2 years old was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of the required continuing education hours was not observed for 1 child care worker. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)7. - Staff Record - Continuing Education | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of CPR was not from a trainer/ agency approved by DCF. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2024-10-11 | Documentation of radon testing was not observed | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2024-10-11 | A shelving unit was unstable when it easily shifted from side to side. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)2. - Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2024-10-11 | An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Another child was sleeping in a high chair. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
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