THE SALVATION ARMY CHILD LEARN CTR
MENASHA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1525 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI, 54952
Phone920-886-3648
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity125
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High8
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1525 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI, 54952, MENASHA, WI 54952
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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/1/2025
- High5
- Medium-High8
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/1/2025
Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)
Based on record review on 12/1/25 the program failed to conduct Emergency Plan and Drills Monthly. The program failed to conduct a Tornado Drill in the month of October 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/1/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Based on record review on 9/16/25 staff members failed to sign in and out of the Tigers Classroom. The program failed to keep track of which staff were within staff to child ratios within the Tigers Classroom on 9/16/25. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk10/1/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
The program self reported that on September 16, 2025, a child care worker failed to be within sight and sound of a 3 ½ -year-old child, who is new to the center, when the child opened the exterior Tigers classroom door and entered the classroom. The child goes between the Tiger Classroom and the hallway, then returns to the Tiger Classroom loft. A parent finds the child within the Tigers Classroom and returns the child to the Seahorse classroom next door. The seahorse teacher then returns the child outside to their teacher. The child was unsupervised for approximately four minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/7/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Based on record review on 7/7/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A and D failed to have a health report 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 risk7/7/2025
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Based on record review on 7/7/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A and C failed to meet the continuing education requirements for 2024. The staff members had between 7.5/11 hours versus the required 15 hours of continuing education annually. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk7/7/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
The program self reported that on June 17, 2025, a child care worker failed to be within sight and sound of a 10-month-old child that crawled out of the classroom into the hallway. Another staff member found the child within the hallway and returned them to their classroom. The child was unsupervised for approximately four minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Based on record review on 2/4/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member B failed to have a health report on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk2/4/2025
Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)
The center director self reported that on January 31, 2025, a child care worker used prohibited actions when the worker slapped a one-year-old child's leg during a diaper change. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/4/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
During a complaint investigation it was determined the program is utilizing one time use receiving blankets for changing each child within the bathroom. The receiving blanket was laid on the floor prior to changing the child. Then washed after use. The program failed to have a easily cleanable surface that is cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/6/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Based on complaint investigation three staff members failed to sign into staff to child ratios on the morning of November 18, 2024 within the following classrooms Flowers, Bugs Life, and Tigers classroom. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/6/2025
Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))
Based on a complaint investigation and during a document review of attendance records and video footage for November 18, 2024 within the Tigers Classroom one staff member was alone with 12 children (3-5years) with a mixed ratio of 1.39 from 7:53-7:56am Within the seahorse classroom one staff member was alone with 6 children (2-3 years) with a mixed ratio total of 1.36 from 7:45-8am. On both occasions a second teacher was needed to maintain staff to child ratios. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/6/2025
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))
Based on a complaint investigation and during a document review of attendance records and video footage for November 18, 2024 within the Flowers classroom one staff member was alone with 7 children (5m-1yr) from 7:32 -7:34am. Then again with 8 children (6m-1yr) from 7:55-8:08am. The Lambs/Barnyard friends classroom one staff member was alone with six children (5m-1yr) from 7:50-8:01am The Bugs Life/Butterflies classroom one staff member was alone with 5 children (1yr) from 7:50- 8:30am The Bears/North Woods classroom one staff member was alone with 6 children (1yr) 7:59-8:23am Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/6/2025
Group Size - Maximum (251.055(2)(a))
Based on a complaint investigation the flowers classroom was over maximum group size on November 18, 2024 with 9 children ages 5 months-1 year old from 7:43am-7:53am for a total of 8 minutes. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/6/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
Based on a complaint investigation a two year old child was signed into the sea horse classroom when they were actually present within the flowers classroom from 7:03am-7:25am on November 18, 2024. This resulted in the attendance/tracking record for November 18, 2024 not being current and accurate for the flowers classroom. Licensing Specialist knew this as a result of viewing the video footage for November 18, 2024. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/2/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Based on record review on 1/2/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A failed to have a health report 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 risk1/2/2025
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Based on record review on 1/2/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A failed to meet continuing education requirements for 2024. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk1/2/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
The program self reported that on November 25, 2024, a child care worker failed to be within sight and sound of two 23-month-old children that left the classroom unsupervised and ran down the hallway to the front vestibule of The Salvation Army. Staff retrieved the two children and returned them to the classroom. The two children were unsupervised for two minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk1/2/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
On November 25, 2024, the program failed to implement their tracking method of all staff knowing the whereabouts of all children in their care at all times on two occasions. The first was when two 23-month-old children left the classroom unsupervised and ran down the hallway to the vestibule without the staff knowing. The second was when another 23-month-old child walked through the adjoining bathroom to the classroom next door. The child was unaccounted for approximately 30 seconds. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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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: MENASHA
- Capacity: 125
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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