LADYBUG AND FRIENDS LRNG CENTER
MILWAUKEE, WI·LICENSED FAMILYLicensed
Contact information
Address2153 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208-1307
Phone414-935-2288
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-10:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity8
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2153 N 42nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208-1307, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1307
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/13/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk8/13/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact (250.04(6)(a)1.e.)
Child #3 did not have on file, documentation of a person to be contacted, when a parent cannot be reached, in case of an emergency. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1.e. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact (250.04(6)(a)1.f)
Child #3 did not have on file documentation of the name, address and telephone number of 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 risk8/13/2025
Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (250.04(6)(a)4.a.)
Child #3 did not have on file documentation of the childs most recent 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 risk8/13/2025
Meals & Snacks - Records (250.06(9)(j))
The menu was not current/accurate as it reflected the date of April 2025. Rule 250.06(9)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/13/2025
Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (250.09(1)(c)4.)
A 9 month of child was observed sleeping on top of a boppy pillow. Rule 250.09(1)(c)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/12/2025
Staff File - Background Check Results (250.05(2)(b))
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 250.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/20/2025
Staff File - Background Check Results (250.05(2)(b))
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 250.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/11/2024
Radon - Testing, Current Providers (250.06(2)(n)1.b.)
The licensee has not completed a radon test, as required by the department. Rule 250.06(2)(n)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2024
Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization (250.07(7)(a))
There was no documentation of rabies vaccination for Maxi, the dog. Rule 250.07(7)(a) (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
$1,606/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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