BRENDA'S LEARNING CENTER 2
MILWAUKEE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address5512 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI, 53210-2319
Phone414-213-8668
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-11:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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5512 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI, 53210-2319, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2319
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2025
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- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk5/7/2025
Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)
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. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2025
Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)
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. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
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. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2025
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair (251.06(2)(gm))
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. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2025
Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding (251.07(4)(d))
A child was observed during the visit sleeping on cot with no sheet. Rule 251.07(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/7/2025
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
An entry in the medical log book dated 12/06/24 is not signed or initialed by the person making the entry. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/7/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
Injury record reviews are not documented in the medical log book every 6 months as required. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,434/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: MILWAUKEE
- Capacity: 30
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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