GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity160
Hours08:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI, 53704

CityMADISON, WI 53704

Phone608-817-3138

Operating details

Hours08:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity160

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI, 53704, MADISON, WI 53704

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/1/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk7/1/2026

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

    The medical log book in the yellow classroom is missing documentation of having been been reviewed with staff during the past six months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk9/18/2025

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    On 9/04/25, a four-and-one-half-year-old child was unsupervised by a childcare worker for between three and five minutes when the child's group transitioned from one classroom to another. The child was standing in the hallway outside the classroom near the Goodman Community Center's front desk staff person, who alerted a teacher to the child's presence. The center self-reported this incident. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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
  3. Medium risk1/31/2025

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    Attendance was not current and accurate on 1/29/25 in the Gold House when two children who were signed in were not signed out, and on 1/30/25 in the Teal House when one child who was signed in was not signed out. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk1/31/2025

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

    There were no staff files for two non-classroom staff who recently worked in a classroom at the center. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk1/31/2025

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

    The staff person supervising children in the Gold House on 1/23/24 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm did not sign in or out. On 1/29/25 and 1/30/25, a staff person in the Teal House signed in more than six hours before working in the room on those dates, and on 1/31/25, a staff person who was still working in the Yellow House had already signed out more than four hours ahead of time. Staff who signed into the Teal and Orange House on 1/30/25 did not sign out. Blue House staff confirmed that staff who covered lunch breaks in that room on 1/28/25, 1/29/25 and 1/30/25 did not sign in or out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk1/31/2025

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

    Staff C was hired as a lead teacher, and worked as a lead teacher for eight weeks without documentation of having completed the required training before assuming the position. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High risk1/31/2025

    Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

    Based on a review of attendance and staff sign-in records, minimum staff-to-child ratios were inappropriate in the Teal House on 1/28/25 for 11 minutes, and on 1/29/25 for 14 minutes, when two staff were required and only one was present. The minimum staff-to-child ratio was not met in the Gold House on 1/30/25 when a child was signed into the room four minutes before staff signed in. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk1/31/2025

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

    Based on a review of attendance and staff sign-in records, mixed-age ratios were inappropriate in the Yellow House on 1/28/25 from 8:42 to 9:00 am, and from 4:15 to 4:25 pm, when two staff were required and only one was present. The mixed-age ratio was also inappropriate in the Yellow House on 2/03/25 from 8:45 to 8:50 am when 13 children were present with only one staff, when two staff were required, and on the same date in the Yellow House when no staff were signed in from 2:07 to 2:10 pm while 14 children were present. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk1/31/2025

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

    The premises were not in good repair in the Yellow House when a child-sized table has a tabletop that is in disrepair, and when a large upholstered chair is ripped in several places. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium risk11/18/2024

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    Based on a review of attendance records, attendance was not current and accurate on 10/09/24 and 10/15/24 when a child who was signed into the Blue House was not signed out. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

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

    Mixed-age group ratios were inappropriate on the following dates when three-year-old children were combined with four-year-old children in the Blue House: 10/02/24 for 15 minutes; 10/11/24 for 15 minutes; 10/15/24 for 3 minutes; 10/16/24 for 19 minutes; and 10/17/24 for five minutes. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/18/2024

    Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

    Minimum staff-to-child ratios were inappropriate in the 4K Blue House on the following dates when one staff was present and two were required: 10/02/24 for ten minutes when 14 to 16 children were present; 10/11/24 for six minutes when 15 children were present; 11/7/24 for 35 minutes when 14 to 16 children were present; and 11/8/24 for 28 minutes when 14 to 16 children were present. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk11/18/2024

    Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff (251.05(4)(c)1.)

    Documentation of staff having completed the required annual 15 hours of continuing education is missing for the following staff: H, I and DD. Rule 251.05(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk11/18/2024

    Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Experience (251.05(3)(f)2.c.)

    Staff H, who has been working as a lead teacher, was missing the required experience before assuming this role. Rule 251.05(3)(f)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk11/18/2024

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

    Based on a review of staff sign-in and sign-out records, one staff who signed into the 4K Blue House on 10/02/24 and one staff who signed into the 4K Blue House on 10/07/24 did not sign out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High risk11/14/2024

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    Attendance was not current and accurate in the Gold Room on 10/29/24 when a child was signed out of the center at 4:45 pm, but the center reported the same child was injured at the center the same day, at 4:52 pm. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. High risk10/15/2024

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    On 9/27/30 a child was unsupervised in the blue room cubby area for one to two minutes while the group transitioned to another classroom. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk10/15/2024

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

    On 9/27/24, staff admitted the child tracking system for the blue room failed when a child was left in the blue room cubby area during a classroom transition. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk9/9/2024

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

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (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.

21Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/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: MADISON
  • Capacity: 160
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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