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Kidz N Action Child Dev Ctr LLC

4715 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53210 · Milwaukee County

53cited violations
6marked serious
8inspection visits
5enforcement actions

Program

Type
Group center
Licensed capacity
51
Ages
4 weeks – 13 years, 11 months
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee
Yolanda Dabney
Contact
Dabney, Yolanda
Phone
414-935-2755
YoungStar
2 Stars
Regulated since
11/07/2018
DCF IDs
Facility 2004228 · Provider 0000589630/001
Official record
DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
2026132 Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2025151 Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4)
2024253 Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (8)

Enforcement actions

A warning letter is not an enforcement action under Wisconsin law and carries no appeal rights. Orders and forfeitures are enforcement actions and can be appealed.

Inspection visits

  1. May 5, 2026 Licensing visit · 552 rules checked, 13 not met 2 serious
    • Safety & premises

      Child 5 did not have an emergency contact person listed other than the parent.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information

    • Records & paperwork

      Child 3, under the age of two, did not have documentation of a physical exam completed every six months when the exam on file was completed in August, 2025.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    • Staff background & training

      Staff C's CPR was expired.

      DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A-E's training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired.

      DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A-E did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.

      DCF 251.05(4)(c)9. — Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period

    • Supervision & ratios

      Staff to child ratios were not met in the infant room when six children were with one staff person. A second staff person arrived at the center approximately 20 minutes after the visit started.

      DCF 251.055(2)(c) — Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio

    • Other

      An electric outlet in the school age room was not securely fastened to the wall when it was observed to be loose and pushed out away from the wall.

      DCF 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    • Food & allergies

      An opened package of cereal in the kitchen was not stored in a food grade sealed container and labeled.

      DCF 251.06(9)(d)2.a. — Food Storage - Dry Food

    • Safety & premises

      During the visit, no safety straps were installed or in use for children seated in the infant room feeding table.

      DCF 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Cots with bedding placed on the cots did not have a cover placed over the cots to protect the bedding from being soiled.

      DCF 251.07(4)(e) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness

    • Illness & medication

      The medical log book did not have documentation of a review completed within the previous six months.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff A did not have documentation of a driver orientation on file. The driver training for staff F was expired when it was completed more than one year prior.

      DCF 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Staff A and F, identified as drivers, did not have documentation of a driving record on file.

      DCF 251.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  2. Nov 24, 2025 Licensing visit · 183 rules checked, 2 not met 1 serious
    • Other

      The cots in the preschool room were not the required 2 feet away from each child.

      DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older

    • Safety & premises Serious

      There was an infant sleeping in the swing instead of on their back in a crib.

      DCF 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position

    DCF visit report

  3. Jul 28, 2025 Licensing visit
    • Supervision & ratios

      There was a lack of supervision when a child walked into another classroom without sight or sound of the teachers. This rule was included on an Order May 5, 2023.

      DCF 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children

    • Other

      The tracking in the preschool room was not correct when a child was located in another classroom that didnt contain tracking. Previously on Order from 8/28/23

      DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure

    • Other

      There was an outlet cover missing in the infant room.

      DCF 251.06(4)(f) — Electrical Outlet Limit

    • Other

      There was an intake form for an infant that was completed by parent. There was an intake form that was missing pages.

      DCF 251.09(1)(am) — Infant & Toddler - Intake Information

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  4. Apr 2, 2025 Licensing visit · 460 rules checked, 9 not met
    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation of an emergency contact person for Child #2.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information

    • Illness & medication

      There was missing documentation on the health history form for Child # 4.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History

    • Illness & medication

      There was no documentation of the immunization history for Child 1 & 3.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History

    • Records & paperwork

      There was no documentation of a current child health report for Child 1 & 4.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    • Staff background & training

      There was no documentation of a Registry certificate for Staff A, C & D.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      There was no documentation of a high school diploma for Staff D.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)5. — Staff Record - High School Diploma

    • Staff background & training

      There was no documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education for Staff A-E.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education

    • Staff background & training

      There was no documentation of a current CPR/First Aid Training for Staff D.

      DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    • Illness & medication

      There was no documentation of a six month review of the medical log book.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  5. May 29, 2024 Licensing visit · 430 rules checked, 11 not met 1 serious

    The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.

    • Other

      The Non-Compliance From The Previous Visit Was Not Posted For The Parents To Review.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      The Warning Letter From The Last Visit Was Not Posted For The Parents To Review.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted

    • Safety & premises

      There Was A Gap In The Fence That Was More Than 4 Inches By The Door In The Outdoor Play Space.

      DCF 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

    • Safety & premises

      There Was No Equipment In The Outdoor And Indoor Areas For The 1 School Age Child At The Center.

      DCF 251.06(11)(bm)2. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size

    • Other

      There Was An Outlet That DidnT Contain The Required Child Proof Guards.

      DCF 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      There Was Plastic Bags Of Garbage, Broken Glass, And Broken Toys In The Outdoor Play Space.

      DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

    • Other

      There Was No Documentation Of A Current Menu For This Week Posted For The Kitchen And Parents To Review.

      DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.a. — Menus - Post

    • Safety & premises Serious

      There Was No Documentation Of A Current Driving Record.

      DCF 251.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review

    • Other

      There Was A New Child At The Center That DidnT Have A Completed Under 2 Intake Form. This Should Be Completed By The Parent Prior To Admission To The Center.

      DCF 251.09(1)(am) — Infant & Toddler - Intake Information

    • Other

      The Under 2 Intake Forms Were Not In The Room That The Children Were Located.

      DCF 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information

    • Other

      There Was No Documentation Of Changes In Development For Several Children.

      DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  6. Mar 11, 2024 Licensing visit

    No violations cited on this visit.

    DCF visit report

  7. Feb 20, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious

    The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Fingerprints Not Completed For The Following Individuals: Individual 001

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check

    DCF visit report

  8. Jan 29, 2024 Licensing visit · 404 rules checked, 13 not met 1 serious

    The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.

    • Illness & medication

      There Was No Documentation Of A Health History Form For Child #3.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History

    • Staff background & training

      There Was No Documentation Of Continuing Education For Staff B.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education

    • Safety & premises

      There Was A Gap In The Fence That Was More Than 4 Inches Under The Door In The Outdoor Play Space.

      DCF 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

    • Other

      There Were Several Outlets In The Center That Were Not Covered By Child Proof Guards.

      DCF 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    • Safety & premises Serious

      There Was An Air Freshener And Chemicals Under The Sink That Were Accessible To Children.

      DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The Bathroom In The Preschool Room Has A Missing Knob On The Faucet. There Is A Door Knob Missing On The Door In The Infant Room. The Plaster On The Wall Of The Infant Room Is Chipping.

      DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      There Was A Dirty Mop Bucket In The Kitchen That Was Not Immediately Dumped Out And Stored As Required.

      DCF 251.06(2)(m) — Cleaning Aids - Equipment

    • Safety & premises

      There Was Ice And Snow Blocking The Emergency Exit For The Infant Room.

      DCF 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width

    • Food & allergies

      There Was Chicken And Rice Leftovers In The Refrigerator That Was Not Dated.

      DCF 251.06(9)(f)3. — Food - Leftover Prepared Food

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      There Was No Cover Over The Nap Cots To Keep Them Clean And Sanitized.

      DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older

    • Illness & medication

      There Was No Documentation Of A Review Completed In The Medical Log Book In The Past Six Months.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    • Other

      There Was No Documentation Of Changes In Development On The Under Two Intake Forms In The Infant Room.

      DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    • Safety & premises

      There Was A Cup In A Crib That Was Unlabeled.

      DCF 251.09(3)(a)2. — Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home

    DCF visit report

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, via the Child Care Finder and the licensed and certified directories. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan.