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The Safe Haven Development Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
W Thurston Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 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 FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2006145
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Sep 15, 2022
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 SAFE HAVEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-31 | There was a sharp screw sticking out of a shelf in the infant room. This was corrected during the visit and the screw was removed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-03-31 | Staff A, identified as the driver, does not have documentation of an annual driver record. This was verified as corrected when an email was received with a driving record ran 03/31/26 for Staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2026-03-31 | Staff A does not have documentation of a department-approved course in infant and child CPR and AED use. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-03-31 | There was a sharp screw sticking out of a shelf in the infant room. This was corrected during the visit and the screw was removed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-03-31 | A radon test has not been conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of this subd. 1., which went into effect on 09/01/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.b. - Radon - Testing, Current Providers | ||
| 2026-03-31 | Transportation routes and scheduled stops are not available for licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(3)(c) - Required Information - Route And Stops | ||
| 2026-03-31 | Staff A, identified as the driver, does not have documentation of an annual driver record. This was verified as corrected when an email was received with a driving record ran 03/31/26 for Staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 250.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2025-06-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(4)(a) - Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2025-04-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-10 | Documentation of a physical exam was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4. - Child Record - Physical Exam | ||
| 2025-04-10 | Documentation of a dated exam was not observed for 2 children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.d. - Child Record - Heath Exam Report | ||
| 2025-04-10 | Documentation of immunizations was not observed for 2 children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-04-10 | Documentation of attendance was not observed. Last documented attendance was observed for 4/5/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-04-10 | Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for a provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-04-10 | Required skim or 1% milk was not observed | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2024-10-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-16 | Documentation of field trip permission, including walks, was not observed for 1 child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)2. - Child Record - Field Trip Permission | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Documentation of consent for emergency medical care was not observed for a child. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Documentation of meals and snacks served were not observed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2024-10-16 | A small trampoline was observed in the center and accessible to children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(e) - Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Injuries a child arrives with are not being documented in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(b)3.a. - Medical Log Book - Evidence Of Injuries Received In Or Out Of Care | ||
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