LICENSED GROUP
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BRENDA'S LEARNING CENTER 2
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
5512 W Center St,
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
2 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
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2002472
License Holder
Brenda Johnson
Licensed Since
2015
License Issued
Oct 1, 2015
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Reviews
Melissa
2018-06-07 19:57:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My daughter was under Miss Brenda for about a year ( at another location) and I didn't have any bad experiences with her or the staff at all. They were a little cramped for space (during the time she was getting another site) but my daughter was happy there. Miss Brenda is a very sweet lady. If she has room for my youngest she will be going there as well
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About the Provider
BRENDA'S LEARNING CENTER 2 is a LICENSED GROUP in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-11:30 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00AM - 11:30PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available. 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Saturday 6:00AM - 11:30PM
- Sunday 6:00AM - 11:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-08 | A Warning Letter issued on 5/16/25, is not posted next to the child care license as required. The Warning Letter is not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Child #2, who has attended the center since 5/19/26, does not have documentation on file that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-07-08 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. On 7/8/26 departure times have not been recorded for two children who have left the center and an arrival time has not been recorded for one child observed in care. The daily attendance record also does not contain children's birthdates. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Staff A, who has been employed since 10/16/24, does not have a completed physical examination report on file that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired. The health report on file for Staff A does not state the person is physically able to work with young children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Staff A does not have a certificate on file from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for her position of child care teacher, a position she has held for more than 6 months. The paper and electronic Registry certificate for Staff A indicates she meets the qualifications for an assistant teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is incomplete. There is no documentation of staff hours for 7/6/26, 7/7/26, and 7/8/26 and per the licensee there are no historical records of staff hours available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-07-08 | The licensee does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR with AED available for review, either paper or electronic. The most recent certificate on file for the licensee expired on 10/14/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-07-08 | The licensee's training on child abuse and neglect is expired, having expired on 8/9/25. A current certificate is not available for review, either paper or electronic. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-07-08 | A staff member caring for the 10 children present in the center in the outdoor play space for the duration of the visit does not have a list of the children's names she is caring for. The tracking clipboard is inside the center and does not accurately reflect the names of the children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Toilet paper is not accessible to children in the bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(f) - Bathroom Supplies | ||
| 2026-07-08 | A metal climbing dome observed in the outdoor play space is at least 5 feet tall and does not have the required 9 inch depth of energy absorbing surface underneath. In addition, the climbing dome does not have the required 4 foot fall zone on two of it's sides. Included in a Warning Letter issued 5/16/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-07-08 | A thick, knotted blue rope is tied to and hanging from a metal dome climber in the outdoor play space. Loose cords are accessible to children in a classroom. There is a hole in the netting of one of the center Pack N Plays. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Items served to children as meal/snack components do not always meet the minimum USDA requirements including Pop Tarts, Nutty Buddy bars, Little Bites Fudge Brownies, Hostess Donuts, Oatmeal Creme Pies, Spring Butterfly cakes, Strawberry Shortbread cookies, and potato chips. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Menus are not planned at least one week in advance. The menus posted are dated 6/22/26-6/26/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.b. - Menus - Plan | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Per a review of the center medical log book there is no documentation demonstrating that the director or director's designee reviewed records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Infant & Toddler Intake information on file for Child #3 has not been updated every three months as required. The most recent update for Child #4 is dated 1/12/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-07-08 | Mattresses observed in the Pack N Plays are not tight-fitting and the sheets covering the mattresses do not fit snugly over the mattress. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-05-07 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-07 | Staff C, identified as a teacher, does not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2025-05-07 | he energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) were not at a depth of 9 inches which is required under play and climbing equipment within a 4 feet fall zone. There is a climbing dome and gray play set in the outdoor play space that is higher than 4 feet. There is an approximately 5 inches of mulch/wood chips underneath the climbing dome. The placement of the climbing dome and gray play set does not allow for the surfacing to extend into the 4 foot fall zone. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2025-05-07 | In the hallway used by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space, there are several cans of paint and a container of lighter fluid resting on a window sill. These items are accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-05-07 | The ceiling fan in the boys bathroom and a wall vent in the school age room are caked with dust. There are several ceiling tiles with water spots in the preschool room. There is spilled juice on a plastic child sized table in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-05-07 | A child was observed during the visit sleeping on cot with no sheet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(d) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding | ||
| 2025-05-07 | An entry in the medical log book dated 12/06/24 is not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2025-05-07 | Injury record reviews are not documented in the medical log book every 6 months as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-05-07 | he energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) were not at a depth of 9 inches which is required under play and climbing equipment within a 4 feet fall zone. There is a climbing dome and gray play set in the outdoor play space that is higher than 4 feet. There is an approximately 5 inches of mulch/wood chips underneath the climbing dome. The placement of the climbing dome and gray play set does not allow for the surfacing to extend into the 4 foot fall zone. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2025-05-07 | In the hallway used by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space, there are several cans of paint and a container of lighter fluid resting on a window sill. These items are accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-05-07 | The ceiling fan in the boys bathroom and a wall vent in the school age room are caked with dust. There are several ceiling tiles with water spots in the preschool room. There is spilled juice on a plastic child sized table in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2024-05-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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