Description: NEXT STEP EARLY LEARNING is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 wks - 13 yrs. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-23 | The files for Child 2 and Child 4 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The files lacked information pertaining to an emergency contact while the child is in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact | ||
| 2025-10-23 | The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of immunization compliance history, upon licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. — Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-10-23 | Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing arrival. Two children were present, neither was signed in. Licensee corrected during visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-10-23 | The file for Staff B lacked documentation of a staff physical examination. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(d)1. — Staff File - Physical Examination - Form | ||
| 2025-10-23 | The file for Staff B lacked a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry indicating staff is qualified for the position. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(e)1. — Staff File - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2025-10-23 | The file for Staff D lacked documentation of staff qualification upon licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(b) — Provider - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2025-10-23 | The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Nails/screws were sticking out of a piece of wood on the bottom of the play space gate, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-10-23 | Center did not maintain smoke detectors in good operating condition at the time of licensing visit. A smoke detector on the premises was heard chirping, indicating it was not in good repair. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. — Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2024-11-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-13 | Child 1 & 2 did not have health reports completed or available in file | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.d. — Child Record - Heath Exam Report | ||
| 2024-11-13 | An electric outlet was not covered in bathroom and was accessible to children | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(a) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-11-13 | Knives were accessible to children in kitchen dish rack and sink. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-11-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-06 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
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