KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-3 MILE RD
RACINE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address700 3 Mile Rd, Racine, WI, 53402-3090
Phone262-639-8889
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity124
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium13
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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Location
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700 3 Mile Rd, Racine, WI, 53402-3090, RACINE, WI 53402-3090
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium13
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk1/20/2026
Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)
Previous notices from the department, including Orders and Forfeitures, were not posted next to the license, visible to the public. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk1/20/2026
Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)
The current non-compliance statement and correction plan was not posted next to the child care license, in a conspicuous area visible to the public. It was placed under a binder, not next to the license. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk1/20/2026
Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))
The Intake information for children under age 2 years was not moved with the children to the room in which they were assigned for the day. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/20/2026
Driver Record - Obtain & Review (251.08(4)(c)1.)
A driving record was not ran annually for the drivers. Rule 251.08(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/20/2026
Driver Orientation - Requirement (251.08(4)(b))
Driving orientation was not completed annually with Staff D. Rule 251.08(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk1/20/2026
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
The medical log books were not reviewed every six months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk1/20/2026
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
Lines were skipped in the medical log books. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)
There was no documentation of fire drills bring practiced in November and December 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing (251.06(4)(jm)2.)
There was no documentation of smoke detector testing in November and December 2025. Rule 251.06(4)(jm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/20/2026
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff D did not complete/maintain biennial training in child abuse and laws, identification and reporting procedures. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)
Child #5 did not have documentation on file of the childs immunization record or a signed statement from the parent indicating that they are opting out of immunizations for the child. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk10/23/2025
Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))
The center did not ensure the health, safety or welfare of a child in care who received an injury to his mouth on 10/6/25. A direct forfeiture was issued for this violation September 27, 2024. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/23/2025
Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication (251.04(4)(a)2.c.)
A parent was not notified immediately when their child experienced an injury to their mouth. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/23/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)
A review of center tracking and staff hours show assistant teachers who had not completed qualifying coursework were not supervised by teacher qualified staff on October 6, 2025 in the Toddler A and B rooms for periods of time. An order was issued for this violation October 3, 2025. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/23/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
An assistant child care teacher, working as an assistant for more than six months, did not have documentation of qualifying coursework on file. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/23/2025
Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))
On October 6, 2025 children in the toddler A and B rooms were not supervised by teacher qualified staff for periods of time. No teacher qualified staff were in the toddler B room from 2:05 p.m. to 4:31 p.m., no teacher qualified staff were in the toddler A room from 7:07 a.m.-7:28 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. to 2:06 p.m. An order was issued for this violation October 3, 2025. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/23/2025
Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children (251.07(4)(b))
On October 6, 2025, a child who had woken up from a nap was required to lie down to nap again when moved to the toddler A room. Rule 251.07(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/23/2025
Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)
An injury that occurred to a child in care on October 6, 2025 was not documented in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Policy - Child Guidance (251.07(2)(b))
Center child guidance policies were not implement by two staff when one staff person picked up a one year old child by their feet, and another staff person was observed "tapping" a three year old child on their hands. Rule 251.07(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(d))
On September 3, 2025 the infant A room exceeded maximum group sizes allowed for children under the age of two when nine children were in care with two staff from 2:35 p.m. until 2:54 p.m. Rule 251.055(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))
On September 3, 2025, children were not supervised by qualified lead teachers from 10:28 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. in the DPA room, and from 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Toddler C room. The children were supervised by assistant child care teachers who had not completed assistant qualifying coursework. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))
Staff C did not have documentation of abusive head trauma training completed prior to working with children under the age of five. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Staff D did not have documentation of a physical exam on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)
A review of tracking and staff hour documentation from September 3, 2025 showed assistant child care teachers were not working under the supervision of qualified teachers for periods of time in the Toddler C and DPA rooms. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/9/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Staff hours were not accurate in the preschool room when a staff person had not signed out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/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: RACINE
- Capacity: 124
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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