KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS 1304

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

While reviewing attendance records; it was determined on 04/28/2026 the PM Preschool room was over ratio. One staff member was in the room with twelve children equaling a total numerical weight of 1.122. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

Center failed to ensure 9 inches of energy absorbing material under the play equipment. On 04/28/2026, it was observed that most areas had little to no mulch. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center failed to ensure that openings within the enclosure did not exceed 4 inches. On 04/28/2026, it was observed to have a 6 inch gap in bottom areas of the fence. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

On 04/28/2026, flaking paint was observed on the walls and along the perimeter of the toddler classroom. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))

On 04/28/2026, a child under the age of 1 was observed sleeping with a blanket in Infant Room A. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

one child, #2, out of 8 records checked did not have a current (once every 6 months) physical in his file - see checklist. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

One child in the 1 year old room did not have a current (updated once every 3 months) intake on hand. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Incident Or Accident (251.04(3)(a))

The facility did not report to the department within 24 hours of an injury to a child that occurred on 9/17/25. The facility self-reported this incident on 9/19/25. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The sink in the 3-5 year room was not draining properly. There was standing water in the sink. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The Toddler A room had 3 intake forms that were not updated once every 3 months and the Toddler B room had 2 intakes that were not updated once every 3 months. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

There was an entry in the Toddler B room and one in the 2.5 year old room that were not singed by the staff member who wrote the report. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

5 outlets were not covered. 1 in 2 yr room, 1 in 2.5 yr room and 3 in preschool room Corrected during visit Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

One staff member did not have her qualifications in her file after 6 months of being hired - see checklist. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Three staff members did not have a current child abuse and neglect training in their files. They all expired in 2024 - see checklist. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

Two staff members did not have abusive head trauma training prior to working with children - see checklist. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

One staff member did not have a current CPR certificate in her file - see checklist from 7/18/24. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

1 intake was missing in the toddler B room and 1 intake had pages missing in the toddler A room. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

On November 7, 2024, the center used materials that were unsafe for one-year children when they placed raw spiral noodles in a sensory bin and a one-year-old child choked on one of the noodles, requiring medical attention. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Incident Or Accident (251.04(3)(a))

The facility did not report an incident that occurred on 11/7/24, where a one-year-old child choked on a raw noodle and needed medical attention, within 24 hours. The incident was reported to the department on 11/11/24. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).