FAMILY TIES CHILD CARE CENTER

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

On 9/19/25, upon review there was a missing child health report for child #4 for children under 2 (once every 6 months). Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 9/19/25, child care workers left their assigned room to grab extra food from the kitchen leaving the children in the infant/toddler room unsupervised. That staff member did say there was no help for preparing food so this is common practice. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties (251.055(2)(L))

On 9/19/25, both staff were involved in the food preparation process while they were counted in the staff-to-child ratios. This caused children to be left unattended in both rooms for short periods of time. Rule 251.055(2)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

On 9/19/25, there was a kitchen knife in the preschool room accessible to children while lunch was being served. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

On 9/19/25, upon review the centers last documented drills were completed in July 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 9/19/25, upon observation there was a blanket in the pack and play of a child under 1 year old. There was a second child asleep in the swing with a light blanket wrapped around them. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (251.09(2)(bm))

On 9/19/25, there were 2 infants observed to be sleeping in swings. Staff stated that this is used for the short naps around lunchtime for the older children and typically is 15-20 minutes in length. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon review on October 24, 2024, Child #4 of the Child Record Checklist did not have current documentation of a physical exam on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon review on October 24, 2024, a child was not signed out of the preschool room and into the infant room when they were moved from the preschool room to the infant room during the visit. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, there was an outlet in the preschool room accessible to children that was not covered or protected. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, the purple paint in preschool room was deteriorating and chipping in areas accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, several bottles of breast milk in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the children's names or date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).