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The Learning Factory Childcare Llc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
413 E North Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
4 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2003228
License Holder
Dashanaye Smith
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
Feb 7, 2017
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 LEARNING FACTORY CHILDCARE LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 13 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-11:59 PM; Saturday, 6:00AM - 5:00PM; Sunday, 6:00AM - 6:00PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available. 3 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars
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 6:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday 6:00AM - 6:00PM
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 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-07-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-15 | There was a broken child size picnic table and a broken play house observed on the playground. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2026-07-15 | electric outlets, electrical heating units and hot surfaces, such as pipes, shall be protected by screens or guards so that children cannot touch them. There is still no gate up to make sure the kitchen area is not accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2026-03-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-31 | Electric outlets, electrical heating units and hot surfaces, such as pipes, shall be protected by screens or guards so that children cannot touch them. Children have access to the kitchen/oven. Recommended putting a gate in doorway. Electrical outlets were not covered in P.S and toddler classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2026-03-31 | Electric outlets, electrical heating units and hot surfaces, such as pipes, shall be protected by screens or guards so that children cannot touch them. Children have access to the kitchen/oven. Recommended putting a gate in doorway. Electrical outlets were not covered in P.S and toddler classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-19 | Child under age two last physical exam conducted 11/4/24 rather than within the required six month period | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-11-19 | No child tracking in the two to three year old classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-11-19 | One staff person was alone with 12 children. Children ranged from 18 months to 3 years and required two staff | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(c) - Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Broken outdoor picnic table with sharp plastic edges accessible to children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Flaking paint observed on outdoor play equipment and structures accessible to children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Single service utensils not stored covered as required by rule | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(a)5. - Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils | ||
| 2025-11-19 | No plainly visible thermometer observed in the center refrigerator | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. - Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Plastic container of prepared and sliced fruit not dated as required by rule | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)3. - Food - Leftover Prepared Food | ||
| 2025-11-19 | No six month review of the medical log book conducted as required by rule | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-04-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-01-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-31 | Staff file reviewed did not include a Registry Certificate on file indicating they were qualified for the position identified in the file | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2025-01-31 | No qualified lead teach was present and supervising children on second shift | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-01-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-24 | Staff records were not available upon request during the center visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-01-24 | Records of which staff were in included in the staff to child ratio in which room were not being maintained and accessible in the center as required by rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-11-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-26 | Requested staff records not available for review during the center visit | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2024-11-26 | Crib mattresses observed as damaged and not properly maintained in a safe, washable manner as required by rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(c) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 | ||
| 2024-11-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-14 | Last physical exam conducted in August of 2023 | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Attendance records lacked a time of departure for a child in care on the day before the visit. The center had 8 children on the attendance and 9 in the building. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Child observed with multiple unexplained injuries to their head and face documented in the medical log without a report | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) - Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Staff file reviewed did not include a Registry certificate indicating they were qualified for their current position | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2024-11-14 | No documentation of staff completing CAN training in two year period | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-11-14 | No child tracking in the infant room | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Toxic plants observed growing into the outdoor play area and accessible to children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Flaking paint observed on the exterior stairway into the outdoor play area accessible,to children in care | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Smoke detection system sounding alert indicating it was not in proper working order | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(j)2. - Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance | ||
| 2024-11-14 | No documentation of drills or testing | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(jm)1. - Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills | ||
| 2024-11-14 | No documentation of drills or testing | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(jm)2. - Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2024-11-14 | No,documentation of drills conducted | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. - Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Last review of the medical log book documented in January of 2024 | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-11-14 | Diaper pad torn and incapable of being properly disinfected | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-09-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-05 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-08-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-07-24 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-24 | Child sleeping on Matt without required sheet | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(d) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding | ||
| 2024-07-24 | One year old sleeping I crib with blanket u tucked and covering their face | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(k) — Infant & Toddler - Bedding | ||
| 2024-07-24 | Baby sleeping in crib with pillow | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2024-06-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-06-25 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-06-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-05-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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