Nanna's Childcare Dev Center
5745 N 96th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225 · Milwaukee County
Program
- Type
- Family child care
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Ages
- 4 weeks – 13 years
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-09:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
- Licensee
- Antoinette James
- Contact
- James, Antoinette
- Phone
- 414-517-6318
- YoungStar
- 2 Stars
- Regulated since
- 10/15/2020
- DCF IDs
- Facility 2004513 · Provider 0000589860/001
- Official record
- DCF Child Care Finder
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Mar 4, 2026 — Warning Letter
250.06(11)(b)4. (Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure ) on 2/24/2026 : In the outdoor play space, the fence near the garage had a gap greater than 4 inches; the gap was 8 inches. 250.06(2)(c) (Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 2/24/2026 : In the outdoor play space, an open bag of charcoal and a container of antifreeze coolant was observed on the ground, accessible to children. In the bathroom, burnt incense sticks and ashes, along with baby wipes and Aim toothpaste was observed on the counter, accessible to children. 250.06(2)(e) (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 2/24/2026 : In the outdoor play space, an unrolled hose and ice pick was observed lying on the ground and in the bathroom, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and several disposable shavers were observed, accessible to children.
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
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Feb 24, 2026 Licensing visit · 240 rules checked, 8 not met 3 serious
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Safety & premises
The file for Child 1 and Child 2 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
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Staff background & training
Staff B, a volunteer used to meet staff-to-child ratio, has worked at the center for more than 240 hours and does not have documentation of completed training.
DCF 250.05(3)(c) — Provider Training - Substitutes & Volunteers
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Staff background & training
The CPR certificate on file for Staff A is not a course from a department approved provider and Staff B does not have documentation of a current CPR certificate on file.
DCF 250.05(3)(e)2. — Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate
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Other Serious
On 2/19/26, there were 8 children in care with 1 provider; 4 children were under the age of 2, one 2.5 years old, two 3.5 year olds and one 4 year old. Per DCF 250.055, based on the number and ages of the children, the maximum number of children pre provider is six; therefore, a second provider would have been required.
DCF 250.055(2)(c) — Requirements For Additional Provider
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Safety & premises
In the outdoor play space, the fence near the garage had a gap greater than 4 inches; the gap was 8 inches.
DCF 250.06(11)(b)4. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the outdoor play space, an open bag of charcoal and a container of antifreeze coolant was observed on the ground, accessible to children. In the bathroom, burnt incense sticks and ashes, along with baby wipes and Aim toothpaste was observed on the counter, accessible to children.
DCF 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the outdoor play space, an unrolled hose and ice pick was observed lying on the ground and in the bathroom, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and several disposable shavers were observed, accessible to children.
DCF 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Garbage was scattered throughout the outdoor play space, accessible to children.
DCF 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair
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Safety & premises
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Mar 12, 2025 Licensing visit · 187 rules checked, 6 not met 2 serious
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Records & paperwork
Child #4 did not have an enrollment form on file for review.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information
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Illness & medication
Child #4 did not have a health history and emergency care plan form on file for review.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History
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Staff background & training
Staff A does not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education for the prior year (8 1/2 hours is documented).
DCF 250.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A container of Clorox disinfectant wipes was observed on the bathroom counter that was accessible to children in care.
DCF 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
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Other
Child #4 did not have an Under 2 Intake form on file for review.
DCF 250.09(1)(c)1. — Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a car seat in the pack and play upon licensors arrival.
DCF 250.09(2)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 27, 2024 Licensing visit · 367 rules checked, 4 not met
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.
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Safety & premises
Child #1 Did Not Have Emergency Contact Information Completed On The Enrollment Form.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
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Illness & medication
Parent/Guardian For Child #1 Did Not Sign And Date The Health History And Emergency Care Plan Form.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History
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Illness & medication
Child #2 Does Not Have An Immunization History On File For Review.
DCF 250.04(6)(a)4m. — Child Record - Immunization History Compliance
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Other
A Piece Of Metal Siding On The Garage Is Protruding Causing A Potential Danger For Children To Cut Themselves. A Mop Bucket With Water Was Observed In The Kitchen.
DCF 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair
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Safety & premises
Get the full file
DCF publishes about 3 years of monitoring. Older history, complaint files and self-reported incidents require a public records request. Wisconsin's public records law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why. Electronic copies are generally free.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- DCF Records Custodian · DCFRecordsRequest@wisconsin.gov · fax (608) 422-7161 · 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
- Copy
- DCF Southeastern Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLSERO@wisconsin.gov · 262-446-7800
Show the letter text
If something is happening now, file a child care complaint with DCF. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.