KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-COLLEGE
S MILWAUKEE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1801 College Ave, S Milwaukee, WI, 53172-1005
CityS MILWAUKEE, WI 53172-1005
Phone414-762-0045
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity104
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium15
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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1801 College Ave, S Milwaukee, WI, 53172-1005, S MILWAUKEE, WI 53172-1005
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium15
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/17/2026
Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)
Child #1, 4 and 5 were missing documentation of immunization history. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
Child #3 and #4 were missing emergency contact information for the child. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))
An infant aged 4 months was observed swaddled while sleeping, while swaddling is not recommended for children over 1 month and there was no permission on file from the parent. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Not all Under Two Intakes were updated as required. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/17/2026
Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))
Not all children under age two years had on file Under Two Intake information in the classroom. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
A child care worker was observed wiping several childrens noses and did not wash her hands between/after wiping. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors (251.07(3)(b)3.)
There was not sufficient outdoor play equipment to allow each child at least 1 activity involving equipment when all children are using equipment. Rule 251.07(3)(b)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Equipment - Quantity For Indoors (251.07(3)(b)2.)
There was not sufficient indoor play equipment to allow each child a choice of at least three activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment, particularly in the preschool. Rule 251.07(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)
The meal prep personnel did not complete the annual one hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition course. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)
Child #4 was missing documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk9/3/2025
Policies Submitted & Implemented (251.04(2)(h))
According to the center policy, diaper changes will be provided as a needed basis. During interviews with staff and the center director, a childs diaper is to be changed every two hours or every hour if a child has a rash and cream is applied. On 7/22/25, a child started to obtain a rash. Based on the childs transition report, a diaper change was conducted on 3:36pm, at which time, cream was applied. Staff failed to change the childs diaper one hour later. Rule 251.04(2)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/3/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
On 9/3/25, after diapering, the changing table was not cleaned by staff using a two-step process. The changing table was not cleaned with a disinfectant, only with a multi-purpose cleaner. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/13/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Under 2 intake forms in the Infant A and Toddler room were not updated within the past 3 months. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/13/2025
Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))
Two infant and toddler intake forms were not in the room care was being provided. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
In the preschool room, a childs hands were not washed with soap and running water after diapering. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))
Based on multiple staff interviews, a staff member was grabbing children by the arm and forcefully laying them down on their cots. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/13/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
Several medications observed on the premise (Childrens Motrin, Childrens Tylenol, and Diazepam) do not have a medication authorization form signed and dated by the parent. A medication authorization for an Albuterol inhaler lacked a current authorization; the authorization expired July 2025. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/13/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
Childrens Motrin and Childrens Tylenol being stored at the center are not labeled with the childs name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/13/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
A medication authorization observed on the premise does not include a begin and end date on the form. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/13/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
There is no documentation that the medical log book in the school age room was reviewed within the last 6 months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))
Bedding in the preschool/school age room are not being maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Cots were not fully covered with a clean sheet/blanket. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)
The bathroom in the preschool/school age room are not maintained in a sanitary condition. Urine was observed in one of the toilets, stool was splattered in the toilet bowl and on the toilet seats, and several disposable gloves were laying on the floor. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)
Staff B, identified as the meal prep personnel, does not have the annual one hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff D does not have documentation of a current child abuse and neglect training. The most recent training on file was taken February 2023. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/29/2025
Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))
Attendance is not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit. In the preschool room, there were 7 children in care but 8 children signed in. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: S MILWAUKEE
- Capacity: 104
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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