KINDERCARE

2026

1. Medium risk6/9/2026

   Report - Damage To Premises (251.04(3)(b))

   The center was without running water for a period of approximately 30 minutes between 7:30am and 8:00am on June 5, 2026, and this loss of utility services was not reported to the Department. Any loss of utility services are required to be reported to the Department within 24 hours. Rule 251.04(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/9/2026

   Compliance With Rules (251.04(2)(b))

   The Center Director knowingly allowed the Transitional Preschool/Kindergarten Room to exceed maximum staff-to-child ratio during drop-off on June 5, 2026, and again to exceed maximum staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size between 7:33am and 9:15am on June 9, 2026. It was reported that the Center Director stated that it was okay if the classroom was "a little over", in regards to the number of children in care. Rule 251.04(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk6/9/2026

   Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(e))

   On June 9, 2026, maximum group size was exceeded in the Transitional Preschool/Kindergarten Room between 8:04am and 9:15am. The number of children in this classroom required two separate groups. Rule 251.055(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/9/2026

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

   Tt was reported to the department that on June 5, 2026, there was one staff member supervising 24 children in care in the Transitional Preschool/Kindergarten Room during morning drop-off, which would require a 2nd staff member. It was also discovered through a review of attendance records that on June 9, 2026, from 7:33am to 7:59am, there was one staff member supervising a group of children which required two staff members. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk6/9/2026

   Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

   The daily attendance record was not current and accurate on June 9, 2026 when there were 4 children who were present but not signed in. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk6/9/2026

   Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

   There was not a record of hours worked for the Center Director when on June 9, 2026, it was reported that the Center Director was providing care to children in the Transitional Preschool/Kindergarten Room and had not signed in or out on the daily attendance record, indicating that they were present in that classroom. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-Low risk5/27/2026

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

   It was discovered through a self-report investigation that the assigned classroom teacher in the Preschool Room did not have sight and sound supervision of all children to guide the children's behavior, prevent harm, and ensure safety. On 5/22/2026 a 5-year-old child had touched another 5-year-old child's private area, and a group of four 5-year-old children had three separate conversations regarding touching each other's private areas. A staff member in an adjacent classroom overheard the children and intervened; the assigned classroom teacher was unaware of the incident as it was occurring. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk5/8/2026

   Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)

   It was discovered during the course of a complaint investigation that profane language was used in front of children in care on 5/1/2026. It was reported by a current employee that a previous employee said "I don't give a f***" in front of a group of children. It was also discovered during the investigation that another current employee used prohibited language that had the potential to be psychologically or emotionally harmful to children, and used this language in an area of the center where children in care could hear. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk4/23/2026

   Policies Submitted & Implemented (251.04(2)(h))

   During the course of a complaint investigation, it was discovered that the center was not implementing their policies when diaper changes were not provided to a 4-year-old child as needed, and the center was not providing frequent daily updates to parents on 4/17/2026. Rule 251.04(2)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Wet Or Soiled Clothing & Diapers (251.07(6)(i)4.)

    It was discovered during the course of a complaint investigation that a 4-year-old child did not have their diaper changed for the entire day on 4/3/2026 and again on 4/17/2026. The Center Director stated that the child does not use the toilet, and that their diaper was most likely used throughout the day(s). Rule 251.07(6)(i)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

    Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

    The Center Director stated that a fire drill was not practiced during the month of January 2026. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

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

    Upon arrival, the licensing specialist observed an 11-week-old child asleep in a car seat. The child remained sleeping in the car seat for over 10 minutes after the licensing specialist asked for the child to be transferred to their crib. Each child under one year of age must be placed to sleep on their back in a crib, and must be transferred to a safe sleep surface immediately if they fall asleep elsewhere in the classroom. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

    It was observed by the licensing specialist that children's hands were not washed after eating mandarin oranges for snack. Rule requires that children's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water when soiled. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Mealtime - Staff With Children (251.07(5)(b)1.)

    Rule states that staff shall sit with children during mealtimes. It was observed in both the 2's Room and the 3's Room that staff were conducting other classroom duties during afternoon snack and were not sitting and socializing with the children. Rule 251.07(5)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk2/25/2026

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

    Rule states that bedding shall be maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner. It was observed by the licensing specialist that children's cots were stacked and stored without a clean covering for when they are not in use, and it was observed that a child jumped on the uncovered cots and sat on top of the stack. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk2/25/2026

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

    Children napping on cots in the 2's Room were not at least 2 feet apart as is required by rule. Rule 251.07(4)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment (251.07(3)(i))

    It was observed during the licensing visit that in the 3's Room, used pull-ups were discarded in an open, unlined recycling bin, and that toys, children's socks, shoes, and personal belongings were scattered throughout the room. Used paper towels, children's personal belongings, and toys were strewn throughout the large motor classroom. Rule 251.07(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk2/25/2026

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

    Exits and passageways shall have a minimum clear width of 3 feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. It was observed by the licensing specialist that a large stroller buggy was placed in the back hallway in front of the exit door, obstructing the exit passageway. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

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

    When there is a mixed-age group, the staff-to-child ratio shall be adjusted on a prorata basis, according to age. Staff-to Child ratios were not adjusted on a prorata basis in the 3's Room during the monitoring visit. There was one teacher supervising 15 children aged 3-5 years old, with the numerical weight being 1.12. When the numerical weight exceeds 1.04, a second qualified staff person must be used to count in staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
20. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

    Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

    The staff-to-child ratio for children under the age of 18 months is 1:4. Upon arrival to the center, the licensing specialist observed that staff-to-child ratios were not being met in the Infant Room when 7 infants were being cared for by one child care worker. The other staff person who was supposed to be counted in ratio was elsewhere in the center. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
21. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

    It was observed during the monitoring visit that there was not a teacher qualified staff supervising groups of children at all times. Rule requires that a child care teacher shall supervise each group of children at all times. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)

    It was observed during the licensing visit that an assistant teacher who has not met the teacher training qualifications was providing sole supervision to two toddlers for a period of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It was also observed that another assistant teacher who does not meet the minimum training qualifications was providing sole supervision to a group of children in the 3's Room on multiple occasions during the visit. Rule states that an assistant child care teacher shall work under the supervision of a child care teacher with a group of children. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

    Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)

    There was no documentation on file for Staff C or Staff D indicating that they had completed the training requirements for their positions as assistant teachers. Both staff were counted in staff-to-child ratio on the day of the licensing visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High risk2/25/2026

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

    Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not observed in the files for Child #1 and Child #3. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
25. Medium risk2/25/2026

    Compliance With Conditions (251.04(2)(bm))

    A group child care center shall comply with all conditions placed on license in accordance with Chapter DCF 251. The center was issued an Order with imposed plan of correction on 2/10/2026 following a complaint visit where substantial violations were discovered and substantiated by the Department. The center has failed to accurately comply with the items specified in the Order and imposed plan of correction. A continued pattern of numerous violations and the center's lack of compliance with the conditions placed on the license in accordance with Chapter DCF 251 is of concern. Rule 251.04(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected