GATES FAMILY DAYCARE
MILWAUKEE, WI·LICENSED FAMILYLicensed
Contact information
Address2130 N 24th Pl, Milwaukee, WI, 53205-1017
Phone414-975-9817
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-11:59 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity8
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High13
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2130 N 24th Pl, Milwaukee, WI, 53205-1017, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-1017
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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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/14/2025
- High1
- Medium-High10
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Maintenance, Availability (250.04(6)(a))
5 childrens files were not available for review Rule 250.04(6)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Child Safety Restraint System (250.08(6)(a))
Children under the age of 8 were not provided with an appropriate child safety restraint system. No booster seats were provided for the children ages 6 years to 8 years during scheduled field trips. Rule 250.08(6)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Driver Record - Obtain & Review (250.08(4)(c)1.)
Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care, the licensee did not obtain a copy of the driving record for each driver. Rule 250.08(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Driver Training - Documentation (250.08(4)(b))
The licensee did not provide the driver with training as required under sub.(4)(b)1 through 11. Rule 250.08(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Required Information - Permission And Emergency Information (250.08(3)(b))
The licensee did not carry on the vehicle a copy of the completed permission and emergency information form under sub. (2) for each child being transported. Rule 250.08(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Transportation - Policy - Contract With Third Party (250.08(1)(c))
The licensee did not document in the licensees policies that transportation provided through a written or verbal contract with another person or organization meets the requirements of this section. Rule 250.08(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Meals & Snacks - Records (250.06(9)(j))
Menus were not accurate as they were last dated for the week of June 8th - 14th. Rule 250.06(9)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Emergency Plans - Practice (250.06(3)(b))
There was no documentation of fire and tornado practice being completed in July 2025 Rule 250.06(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Smoke Detectors - Testing (250.06(4)(a)3.)
There was no documentation of smoke detector testing in July 2025. Rule 250.06(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (250.04(6)(b))
The attendance record was not accurate at the time of the visit as there were 11 children present while 8 were signed in as present. Rule 250.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment (250.04(6)(a)5.)
Child #4 did not have documentation of consent for emergency medical treatment on file. Rule 250.04(6)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Immunization History Compliance (250.04(6)(a)4m.)
Child #2 and #5 did not have documentation of immunization history on file. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (250.04(6)(a)4.b.)
Child #1 did not have on file documentation of un updated physical examination within the last 2 years of the previous exam. Child #4 and #5 did not have on file documentation of a physical examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (250.04(6)(a)4.a.)
Child #2 did not have documentation on file of a physical examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact (250.04(6)(a)1.f)
Child #4 did not have on file information for the childs physician or medical facility caring for the child. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1.f (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact (250.04(6)(a)1.e.)
Child #4 did not have emergency contact information on file for a person to be reached when a parent/guardian is unavailable. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1.e. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Licensed Capacity (250.04(1)(a))
At the time of licensors arrival 11 children were present. Rule 250.04(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/14/2025
Staff File - Days, Hours Worked (250.05(2)(c))
The licensee was documenting hours worked for another provider, while admitting that the person was on maternity leave and not actually providing care to the children. Rule 250.05(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/6/2024
Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date (250.11(5)(b))
Rule 250.11(5)(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)
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
$1,757/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: 8
- Type: LICENSED FAMILY
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