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Uwm Children's Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
2025 E Newport Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Quick Facts
Capacity
305 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 229-5384
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220495
License Holder
University Of Wisconsin
Licensed Since
1971
License Issued
Nov 1, 1971
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
Established in 1971, the UWM Children's Center operates under the auspices of the Division of Student Affairs. It provides high quality child care for the children of UWM students, faculty, staff, UWM Alumni Association members, and Hartford University School users (on a space-available basis). The Center utilizes flexible scheduling of children. Such scheduling accommodates traditional full-time schedules, varying full-and part-time schedules and the schedules of students.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 2/6/1998. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-08 | A child was left unattended in the outdoor play space unattended for 6 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-07-08 | The procedure to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care was not implemented children during a transition time on June 26, 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-06-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-16 | Parents were not notified immediately when their child was subject to prohibited child guidance. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. - Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2026-06-16 | Child care staff who are mandated reporters witnessed another staff member engaged in behavior that could be abusive. They did not report this immediately to county child protective services. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) - Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-06-16 | A child care teacher used her feet and legs to restrain a child on a cot as the child fought to pull away | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. - Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure | ||
| 2026-06-16 | A child care teacher used physical restraint on a child in an effort to force the child to nap. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)4. - Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep | ||
| 2026-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-21 | The handle on the refrigerator in the Lilac room was very loose. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-05-21 | The refrigerator in the grasshopper room reading 46 degrees. Sunshine room was 45 degrees. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. - Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2025-10-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-20 | Children #1 and #7 did not have documentation of current health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Child #8 did not have documentation of a current health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-06-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-13 | The garbage can in the Aspen room did not have a lid and had food waste. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) - Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2025-06-13 | The diaper changing surface had rips/tears and was not an easily cleanable surface in several toddler rooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-19 | A toddler room was not tracked properly. There were 8 children in a group and one child was left unattended for two minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-11-19 | A child was picked up by the back of sweater near the neck line and moved over about 2 feet. The child's feet came off the ground. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2024-11-19 | A child was left without sight and sound supervision in the vestibule for 2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-11-19 | A toddler room was not tracked properly. There were 8 children in a group and one child was left unattended for two minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-11-19 | A child was picked up by the back of sweater near the neck line and moved over about 2 feet. The child's feet came off the ground. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) — Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2024-11-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-12 | Child #3 did not have a current health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2024-11-12 | Staff A and staff C-G did not have 15 hours of continuing education training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(c)1. - Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff | ||
| 2024-09-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-09-30 | A child had a bruise on right leg that was not reported to parent timely. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)3. - Parent Notification - Minor Injury | ||
| 2024-09-30 | There were children playing in an area of the play space that did not have sight and sound supervision. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-08-15 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-15 | The luna room had allergies list visible to public. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(7)(a) — Disclosure Of Personal Information | ||
| 2024-08-15 | There was paper towel dropping into waste basket. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(dm)1. — Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions | ||
| 2024-08-15 | There was not 9 inches of mulch under the swings. The slide for school-age children was not in good repair. The rubber bottom on the end of the slide was torn and cement was exposed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2024-08-15 | There was manure compost accessible to children in the outdoor space. There was prickly plants in the outdoor space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-08-15 | There was salsa in the school-age room refrigerator that was not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food | ||
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