The Growing Tree Children's Center - Milwaukee WI Licensed Group Child Care

3940 W Lisbon Ave , MILWAUKEE WI 53208
(414) 344-1818

About the Provider

Description: At The Growing Tree Children’s Center your child will discover friendships and sharing and most importantly a positive self concept. Developmental early childhood programs, trained staff, and an orientation to the individual child make The Growing Tree uniquely qualified to help support you as you raise your child.


The Growing Tree Children’s Center is a program of United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin, Inc. The Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin to serve children ages six weeks through twelve years of age and offers full and part-time childcare services.
United Methodist Children’s Services of WI, Inc. is a not-for-profit social service agency, which has developed and operated programs for children and families since 1962. The Growing Tree Children’s Center opened in August 1998.


Quality is important to The Growing Tree Children’s Center. Childcare providers are well trained and certified through the State of Wisconsin Registry. In addition, childcare providers participate in ongoing continuing education, in-service classes, as well as educational and training seminars. Classroom furnishings and equipment are of the highest quality, designed to meet the needs of all the children in our care. A well designed private outdoor playground insures children experience outdoor play to encourage gross motor development.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 8/11/1998. Open Jan - Dec. Nighttime care available.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1000157
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2020-03-09 251.04(6)(a) Child Record - Maintenance & Availability
Description: Child records not available during visit
2020-03-09 251.07(6)(dm)4. Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Description: Medical log books last documented review was August 5th, 2019. Reviews required every six months
2020-03-09 251.04(2)(L)1.a. Monitoring Results Posted
Description: Monitoring results posted were from January of 2019, not the most recent results as required
2020-03-09 251.06(11)(b)7. Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
2020-03-09 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean
Description: Excessive litter and waste scattered throughout the outdoor play area
2020-03-09 251.05(2)(a) Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability
Description: Staff files not available during visit
2019-08-14 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: Flaking paint on garage building accessible to children in outdoor play area and in toddler classroom over the cots
2019-08-14 251.07(6)(k)1. Health Examination - Children Under Age 2
Description: Child file reviewed had last physical exam in November of 2018 and not updated every six months as required
2019-08-14 251.09(1)(c) Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Description: Infant intake requested not updated on file every three months
2019-08-14 251.09(1)(b) Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
Description: Infant intake form requested not accessible in classroom with child
2019-08-14 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description: No four foot fall zone around slide
2019-08-14 251.06(2)(a) Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Description: More than four inch gap in fence gate on the exterior play space
2019-02-20 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-01-14 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: Peeling paint was observed on the bottom of a wall near the window in the preschool room. Loose paint was observed on the carpet near the wall.
2019-01-14 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description: There are rips in the changing pad

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