KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-FOREST HM

Radon - Testing, Current Providers (251.06(2)(p)1.b.)

A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went into effect on 09/01/23. Rule 251.06(2)(p)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

Staff E does not have documentation of a written orientation program within Staff E's first week at the center. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Inspection Report (251.08(5)(b))

The last annual vehicle inspection for the center vehicle is dated 10/06/23. Rule 251.08(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Requirements - Interior Condition (251.08(5)(a)2.)

Garbage, including crumbs, food wrappers and a partially eaten slice of pizza are scattered throughout the vehicle used to transport children. Rule 251.08(5)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

A Nebulizer treatment medication is being stored for a child at the center. There is no authorization for this medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Injury record reviews in medical log books at the center are not documented every 6 months as required. The last documented injury record review was on 12/02/25. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

There is no cold storage thermometer in a mini fridge in an infant room and in another refrigerator in another infant room. Both refrigerators contained sippy cups with milk. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary (251.06(9)(a)2.)

There is a sticky spilled substance at the bottom of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Rule 251.06(9)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled (251.06(4)(a))

Several annual fire extinguisher inspection tags on fire extinguishers on the premises have inspection tags labeled May 2025. Two fire extinguishers in the kitchen do not have inspection tags on them. Rule 251.06(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Contact With Children - Alcohol, Controlled Substances (251.055(1)(j))

On August 29, 2025, two staff consumed alcohol while on the premises during the hours of center operation. Rule 251.055(1)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Tracking was not accurate in the toddler room, when four children were in care, but three children were listed on tracking. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

A medication authorization did not list the time frame for the authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

Authorizations were expired for three medications. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child 3, documented as having an allergy, did not have information regarding triggers to watch for, signs or symptoms, steps a child care worker should follow, when to call a parent, when the condition requires medical care, and child care workers who have received specialized training or instructions. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Cots were placed closer than two feet apart in two classrooms. Rule 251.07(4)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children (251.07(4)(b))

Children who woke up after nap time were not allowed to get up in multiple rooms. Rule 251.07(4)(b) (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 premises was not maintained in a clean manner when the kitchen floor was observed to be dirty with crumbs, dust, and garbage on it. An order was issued for this violation on December 7, 2023. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)

Staff B, working as the cook, did not have documentation of one hour of training in kitchen sanitation, meal planning, and safe food handling completed in 2024. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Care Teacher - High School Or Equivalent (251.05(3)(f)2.b.)

Staff E, working as a lead teacher for less than six months, did not have documentation of a high school diploma on file. Rule 251.05(3)(f)2.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff hours were not accurate in the Todd A room when two staff had not signed out. An Order was issued on December 7, 2023 for this violation and a forfeiture was issued for this violation on August 30, 2024. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (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.)

Child 1 did not have documentation of a health exam on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (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, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004, Individual 005, Individual 006 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).