LICENSED GROUP
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Teddy Bear Child Care Llc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
5140 W Lisbon Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 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
5
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
225894
License Holder
Brenda Luckett
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Aug 31, 1998
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
Association For Early Learning Leaders' National Accreditation Commission (Ellnac)
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Reviews
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2021-12-10 16:37:12
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Their transportation agreement is unrealistic. They call once if you don’t answer they don’t call again or blow the horn they pull off and charge you $60 dollars for “having them do a dry run”
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About the Provider
TEDDY BEAR CHILD CARE LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in MILWAUKEE WI, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 14 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 8/31/1998. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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 | ||
| 2026-06-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-03 | The health history information on file for Child 2, identified as having a food allergy, is incomplete. There is no documentation of triggers that may cause the problem, signs or symptoms to watch for, and steps the child care worker should follow. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-06-03 | The center lacked documentation of days and hours worked and in what classroom, when staff is included in the staff-to-child ratio. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Staff E does not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate on file within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Staff E started working in February 2026. **This was verified as corrected via email on 6/9/26** | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Documentation of child abuse and neglect training in laws, reporting procedures, and identification, is not on file for Staff E. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-06-03 | On the day of the licensing visit, the child tracking was not accurate in the Infant room when 3 children were in attendance but 4 children were marked in on the tracking record. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-06-03 | On the day of the licensing visit, minimum USDA meal requirements was not met when pizza rolls, spaghetti, and mixed fruit was served. A vegetable was needed to meet USDA requirements. And children in the pre-k room were only offered 2% milk and water was only offered in the toddler room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Menus of meals and snacks provided by the center shall be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. Menus posted for parents were not current, as the menu was for the month of May. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Changes made to the planned menu were not documented by the end of the meal to reflect what was actually served. For example, on 6/2/26, lunches states chicken sandwich, white bread, green beans, grapes, and milk will be served when beef burritos, watermelon, broccoli and mixed vegetables were served. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)6. - Menus - Changes | ||
| 2026-06-03 | There is no documentation that the medical log book was reviewed within the last 6 months. The last review date documented is 11/8/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Medication authorizations for Childrens Motrin, diaper rash ointment, and gas relieve do not include a begin and end date on the authorization. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Multiple childrens medications, observed in the infant room, are not labeled with the childs name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2026-06-03 | A medication (prescription cream) observed on the premise does not have an administration authorization form signed and dated by the parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Staff E, identified as a driver, does not have the annual driver training completed and on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(b) - Driver Orientation - Requirement | ||
| 2026-06-03 | Staff E, identified as a driver, does not have a current driver record on file. The driving record on file expired May 2021. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(4)(c)1. - Driver Record - Obtain & Review | ||
| 2025-12-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-08 | Food was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. An open container of infant cereal was dated as being opened in October. Container states to use within one month of opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Cribs in the infant room were observed without tight-fitting mattress coverings. A child was observed sleeping in one of the cribs with the loose covering at the time of licensing arrival. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Food was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. An open container of infant cereal was dated as being opened in October. Container states to use within one month of opening. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Center medical log book was observed missing times of injuries for several documented entries. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Cribs in the infant room were observed without tight-fitting mattress coverings. A child was observed sleeping in one of the cribs with the loose covering at the time of licensing arrival. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) — Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-10-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-09 | The file for Child 3 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaining to authorized persons, emergency contact, and physician information. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The files for Staff A and Staff B lacked complete staff records forms upon licensing review. The files lacked information in Section B, pertaining to position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Center failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios within the center during nap time on the day of licensing visit. Two staff were present, while three were needed. Two staff arrived at the facility in conjunction with licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(g)2. - Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Persons In The Center | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without gaps larger than four (4) inches. A gap of seven (7) inches was observed between the bottom corner of the gate and the fence/ground area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Materials potentially harmful were not stored in areas inaccessible to children at the time of licensing visit. A fly trap was observed hanging on the fence in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. Fly trap was labeled keep out of reach of children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. A wall in the basement, connecting the school-age room to the bathroom was observed deteriorating on the bottom, near the baseboard. Wall was soft to the touch above the baseboards and moved when pressed. A door in the basement, under the stairs was observed off its upper hinge, not allowing the door to fully close and secure. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Infant equipment was not used to manufacturers instructions. An infant child was observed in an infant swing, the child was not strapped into the swing while it was in motion. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Blankets used to cover children over the age of one in the infant room, sleeping in cribs, were not tucked tightly under the mattress as required. Blankets and items were observed up near children's faces. Items were later removed after directed by Licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(k) - Infant & Toddler - Bedding | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Children under one year of age were observed sleeping with blankets, Boppy pillows, and wearing bibs, at the time of licensing visit. Items were later removed when directed by Licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-10-09 | An infant was observed sleeping in an infant swing at the time of licensing visit. Child did not have a note from a physician indicating an alternate sleep position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The file for Child 3 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaining to authorized persons, emergency contact, and physician information. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The files for Staff A and Staff B lacked complete staff records forms upon licensing review. The files lacked information in Section B, pertaining to position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. — Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Center lacked documentation of staff days and hours worked when used to meet applicable staff-to-child ratios and in which rooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Center failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios within the center during nap time on the day of licensing visit. Two staff were present, while three were needed. Two staff arrived at the facility in conjunction with licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(g)2. — Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Persons In The Center | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without gaps larger than four (4) inches. A gap of seven (7) inches was observed between the bottom corner of the gate and the fence/ground area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Materials potentially harmful were not stored in areas inaccessible to children at the time of licensing visit. A fly trap was observed hanging on the fence in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. Fly trap was labeled keep out of reach of children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-10-09 | The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. A wall in the basement, connecting the school-age room to the bathroom was observed deteriorating on the bottom, near the baseboard. Wall was soft to the touch above the baseboards and moved when pressed. A door in the basement, under the stairs was observed off its upper hinge, not allowing the door to fully close and secure. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-10-09 | An area under the stairs leading from the main level to the school-age space/basement, was observed being used for storage purposes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(h) - Storage Areas Under Stairs | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Dry foods, including an open box of potato flakes, was not stored in a bag with a zip-type closure or food grade container with tight-fitting cover, and labeled. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Infant equipment was not used to manufacturers instructions. An infant child was observed in an infant swing, the child was not strapped into the swing while it was in motion. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Blankets used to cover children over the age of one in the infant room, sleeping in cribs, were not tucked tightly under the mattress as required. Blankets and items were observed up near children's faces. Items were later removed after directed by Licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(k) — Infant & Toddler - Bedding | ||
| 2025-10-09 | Children under one year of age were observed sleeping with blankets, Boppy pillows, and wearing bibs, at the time of licensing visit. Items were later removed when directed by Licensing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-10-09 | An infant was observed sleeping in an infant swing at the time of licensing visit. Child did not have a note from a physician indicating an alternate sleep position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-12-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-02 | One year old child provided 5 ml ibuprofen. This is contrary to bottle directions | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Staff not washing their hands between diaper changes | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Infants in preschool room not in infant classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(d) - Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Last exam dated 3/6/24 | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Preschool classroom was tracking 7 but 8 were present | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Infants were in a group of 13 children | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(d) - Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Twisted, broken heat vent with exposed metal edges accessible to children in front classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Flaking paint observed near the musical toys in the front classroom | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2024-12-02 | No record of completed testing in November of 2024 | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(jm)2. - Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2024-12-02 | No record of drills in November of 2024 | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. - Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2024-12-02 | Parent authorization forms not available for medications on premises | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2024-09-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
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