LICENSED GROUP
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Honey's Child Care
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
2939 W Kilbourn Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
6 wks - 14 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (414) 344-6639
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1007543
License Holder
Shelly Gardner
Licensed Since
2004
License Issued
Apr 21, 2004
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Reviews
gladichecked
2016-06-14 14:45:52
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
In trying to do some research on different preschools and day care centers in the area. I was SHOCKED at how I was screamed at for accidentally calling Honey's twice. I have a list of at least 25 that I was looking into and I'm so happy I got this response now instead of later. This woman was rude and hateful and I would hate to see how she treats the children in her care if she can get that angry about a simple miscall. If I were the director, id be watching cameras of this woman. Someone like that can be very dangerous to have caring for children!
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About the Provider
MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE is a K-12 public charter school located in the heart of Milwaukee. Created in the vision of our founder and President-Emeritus of the Medical College of Wisconsin - T. Michael Bolger - believes all children can achieve academic success by preparing our young scholars with a rigorous curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in order to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 4/21/2004. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Sunday 6:00AM - 8:00PM
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 004 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-12 | Licensee failed to report damages to the Department within 24 hours after the occurrence. Damages resulted in the need for roof repairs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(b) — Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Enrollment information was incomplete for Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, and Child 6. Forms lacked addresses, while the child is in care, for parents/guardians, emergency contacts and authorized persons. The file for Child 2 lacked a complete emergency contact as the form had a parent/guardian listed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The file for Child 2 lacked a health history form upon licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Licensee failed to report damages to the Department within 24 hours after the occurrence. Damages resulted in the need for roof repairs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(b) - Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The outdoor play space lacked sufficient energy-absorbing materials, in a depth of at least nine inches under climbing equipment, swings and slides 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of four feet beyond the equipment. Dirt and weeds were observed under equipment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Loose ground covering was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space. A large tarp was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Sharp edges of metal were observed throughout the premises, accessible on radiator vents. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The outdoor play space lacked a permanent enclosure without open areas greater than 4 inches. Large gaps were observed by the entrance gate, including a gap of five inches on the bottom and eight inches near the gate lock. A gap at the back of the play space was observed at 10 inches during licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Materials potentially harmful were accessible to children in the infant room throughout licensing visit. A cabinet contained multiple chemicals labeled keep out of reach of children, cabinet had a small step stool located in front of it, but was not locked or secured. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Loose ground covering was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space. A large tarp was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Sharp edges of metal were observed throughout the premises, accessible on radiator vents. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Broken radiators were observed throughout the premises, with sharp exposed brackets, accessible to children. A floor transition strip, between a bathroom and a classroom, was observed pulled up, creating a tripping hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Materials potentially harmful were accessible to children in the infant room throughout licensing visit. A cabinet contained multiple chemicals labeled keep out of reach of children, cabinet had a small step stool located in front of it, but was not locked or secured. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint upon licensing visit. Paint was observed flaking on various parts of the outdoor play structure, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Broken radiators were observed throughout the premises, with sharp exposed brackets, accessible to children. A floor transition strip, between a bathroom and a classroom, was observed pulled up, creating a tripping hazard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Center lacked documentation of fire and tornado drills being practiced. The last documented drill was January 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. - Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint upon licensing visit. Paint was observed flaking on various parts of the outdoor play structure, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Bedding was not stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Nap mats and cots were located in the classrooms in an open areas. Mats/cot in the 2-3 yo room were observed with a sheet on top which was not covering the cots, children were observed playing with the cots/mats during licensing visit. Sheets were observed all stored on one cot in the one-year-old room at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Center lacked documentation of detectors and alarm systems being tested monthly since February 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(jm)2. - Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The medical log book in the 2-3 year old room lacked documentation of a review within the past 6 months. The last documented review was from December 2024, an injury entry was noted on May 7, 2026. The medical log book in the 3-4 year old room lacked documentation of a review within the past 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Center lacked documentation of fire and tornado drills being practiced. The last documented drill was January 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Changes in a childs development and routines were not documented every three months in the infant/toddler room. Forms were observed with a date (1/22/26) but lacked any actual updates. Children were observed feeding themselves when the form noted they needed to be held for feedings. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Bedding was not stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Nap mats and cots were located in the classrooms in an open areas. Mats/cot in the 2-3 yo room were observed with a sheet on top which was not covering the cots, children were observed playing with the cots/mats during licensing visit. Sheets were observed all stored on one cot in the one-year-old room at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(e) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Children in the infant room were not secured in high chairs with provided safety straps. Buckles/safety straps were only utilized for one child, the other child was not secured in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Lunch, served to children at the time of licensing visit, failed to meet USDA minimum meal requirements. Children were served pizza. A beverage was not provided until the pizza was finished, after the beverage sliced apples were provided. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2026-05-12 | No menus were posted at the center at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-05-12 | The medical log book in the 2-3 year old room lacked documentation of a review within the past 6 months. The last documented review was from December 2024, an injury entry was noted on May 7, 2026. The medical log book in the 3-4 year old room lacked documentation of a review within the past 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Childrens hands were not washed after being diapered or before eating lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Staff in the infant room did not wash their hands after diapering children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Changes in a childs development and routines were not documented every three months in the infant/toddler room. Forms were observed with a date (1/22/26) but lacked any actual updates. Children were observed feeding themselves when the form noted they needed to be held for feedings. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Children in the infant room, under the age of one, were observed sleeping in cribs with soft, loose materials upon licensing arrival. Cribs contained soft blankets, bibs, and other loose materials. Items were observed in three different cribs prior to being removed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Children in the infant room were not secured in high chairs with provided safety straps. Buckles/safety straps were only utilized for one child, the other child was not secured in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. — Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2026-05-12 | A child was observed with a bottle propped on a blanket, in a crib upon licensing arrival. Blanket and bottle were removed during visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. - Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Children in the infant room were not changed on an easily cleanable surface at the time of licensing visit. Center was utilizing a soft fabric changing pad cover, cover was not easily cleanable and was not cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-10-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-20 | The file for Child 4 lacked an updated physical examination upon licensing review. The last documented examination was February 2025, children under two require an updated report at least every 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Attendance records were not maintained current and accurate upon licensing review. Multiple children were not signed out on October 17, 2025. Records were corrected during visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Center failed to maintain group sizes when utilizing a mixed age group with children under the age of two. 13 children were present in one classroom, as one group, the group included multiple children under the age of one, at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(d) - Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Medical log books, throughout the facility, contained skipped lines and blank pages. Licensee corrected the error during Licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Prior to admission, the center failed to obtain written information for Child 3, to individualize the program of care for the child. Childs file contained an intake form, however the form only contained a parent signature. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(am) - Infant & Toddler - Intake Information | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Child care staff failed to document changes in Child 4s development and routines, every three months based on discussions with parents/guardians. The last documentation was from February 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-10-20 | The file for Child 4 lacked an updated physical examination upon licensing review. The last documented examination was February 2025, children under two require an updated report at least every 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Attendance records were not maintained current and accurate upon licensing review. Multiple children were not signed out on October 17, 2025. Records were corrected during visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Staff, who are stated to make snacks and meals, lacked documentation of 4 hours in meal prep personnel training originally and one hour annually thereafter. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. - Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Center failed to maintain group sizes when utilizing a mixed age group with children under the age of two. 13 children were present in one classroom, as one group, the group included multiple children under the age of one, at the time of licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(d) — Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Medical log books, throughout the facility, contained skipped lines and blank pages. Licensee corrected the error during Licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Center medical log books lacked documentation of a review being conducted at least every six (6) months, to ensure that all possible preventive measure are being taken. The last documented review was from February 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Prior to admission, the center failed to obtain written information for Child 3, to individualize the program of care for the child. Childs file contained an intake form, however the form only contained a parent signature. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(am) — Infant & Toddler - Intake Information | ||
| 2025-10-20 | Child care staff failed to document changes in Child 4s development and routines, every three months based on discussions with parents/guardians. The last documentation was from February 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-04-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-09 | There was a child signed into 4/8 instead of 4/9 resulting in an inaccurate count for 4/9/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-04-09 | There is a gap in the outdoor play area that is blocked by a temporary barrier of loose wooden boards. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-04-09 | There are several loose wooden boards in the outdoor play area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2025-04-09 | There was an electrical outlet uncovered and accessible to children in the purple room. There was a radiator vent in the school age room that was uncovered with the heating element exposed accessible to children. Staff replaced the cover during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-04-09 | There was a pile of chipped paint or plaster underneath a fire sprinkler head that was under repair during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-04-09 | The outdoor play area equipment has deteriorating paint along each structure. There is a radiator cover with deteriorating paint in the school age room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-04-09 | Staff were unable to locate the drill log during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. - Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2024-10-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-08 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2024-05-09 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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