KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-N 51ST

2026

1. Medium risk7/7/2026

   Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

   There is a stack of boxes and a laundry basket on a cart in the Pre-K classroom bathroom. This stack of boxes has the potential to fall onto children observed using the bathroom during the visit to wash hands. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium risk7/7/2026

   Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm (251.04(3)(k)1.)

   Law enforcement was contacted to the center on 06/19/26. This was not reported to the Department within 24 hours after the occurrence. Rule 251.04(3)(k)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk5/21/2026

   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).

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk2/5/2026

   Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

   Staff A and Staff D, identified as an assistant teachers, are not qualified as an assistant teacher within 6 months after Staff A and Staff D began work. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

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

   Parent authorization for Gripe water for a child being stored in the kitchen is not current. The authorization ended on 09/17/25. Parent authorization for gas relief tablets being stored in the kitchen for a child ended on 09/17/25. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium-Low risk2/5/2026

   Medical Log Book (251.07(6)(dm)1.)

   Pages in the medical log book labeled "infant room" are torn out. In addition, the pages in this medical log book are not numbered. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-Low risk2/5/2026

   Menus - Post (251.07(5)(a)5.a.)

   The menu posted in the kitchen area is dated 02/09/26-02/13/26. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk2/5/2026

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

   There are tears in vinyl on couches in infant room and twos classroom. Rule 251.07(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk2/5/2026

   Equipment - Quantity For Indoors (251.07(3)(b)2.)

   There is not sufficient indoor play equipment in the Toddler A classroom to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment. Rule 251.07(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium-Low risk2/5/2026

    Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

    A bag of Cheerios was observed in the kitchen taped shut. in addition, animal crackers were observed in an open bag. Dry foods Cheerios taped shut. Dry foods shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk2/5/2026

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

    The cold storage thermometer in the infant room refrigerator is broken and does not have an accurate temperature. There is no thermometer in toddler A classroom refrigerator. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium-Low risk2/5/2026

    Safe Food (251.06(9)(c)1.)

    A container of mayonnaise was observed on a shelf in the kitchen. The bottle of mayonnaise is labeled "refrigerate after opening". Rule 251.06(9)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk2/5/2026

    Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

    Garbage in kitchen containing food waste is not covered. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

    Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours (251.055(1)(c))

    It was reported that Staff D who is an assistant teacher, has been providing sole supervision to children for the first 2 hours of center operation. Staff D is not qualified as an assistant teacher. Rule 251.055(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk2/5/2026

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

    Staff A, identified as the cook and observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk2/5/2026

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

    Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training for Staff A was taken 06/13/23. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

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

    Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion in infant and child CPR and AED use. The most recent completion certificate on file for Staff A expired July 2025. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk2/5/2026

    Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)

    Staff D, identified as a teacher, does not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium risk2/5/2026

    Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

    Staff D, identified as a teacher, does not have a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
20. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

    Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

    Staff D does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D was hired. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
21. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

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

    Staff D does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. Staff D's eligibility is expired. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk2/5/2026

    Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

    The staff record for Staff C was unavailable for licensing review. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

    Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

    Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 2 was admitted to the center. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

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

    Child 4 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 6 months as required. The most recent health examination on file for Child 4 was on 07/18/25. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
25. High risk2/5/2026

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

    Child 2, Child 3, and Child 4 have documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the emergency care plan about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected