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

A child care worker admitted to not accurately tracking children on 4/13/2026 when returning inside. A group of 3 year olds were brought inside without ensuring a name to face was completed and all children were accounted for. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 4/13/2026 a 3 year old child had been left outside while the remainder of the classroom returned indoors. The child had been left unattended and without supervision for approximately 10 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

Child #1, 4 and 5 were missing documention of immunization history. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (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 #4 and 5 were missing documentation of a physical examination on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (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.)

Child #1 was missing documentation of a physical examination on file and child #2 did not have documentation of an updated health examination on file within 2 years of the previous examination. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff E did not complete training in infant and child CPR within 3 months of employment at the center. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff F did not complete at last 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work as the meal preparation personnel. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The current menu was not posted in the kitchen or consiciuous area for parents to view. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

One entry in the preschool medical log book had not been dated. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

Children over the age of 1 year had not washed their hands after diapering. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep (251.07(2)(e)4.)

On December 30, 2025, school age children were required to lie down during the four year old nap time. Rule 251.07(2)(e)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

On December 30, 2026, an 8 year old child was lifted by a staff person and put on a cot for nap time. The staff person was heard to swear at the child. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

A staff person used potentially injurious actions towards a child in care when a 1 year old child was lifted by one arm. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

Staff B, working in the infant room for more than six months, did not have documentation of having completed training in infant and toddler care. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))

Child 2 did not have intake information in the room where care was provided. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An authorization for a medication in the preschool room did not include documentation of the timeframe of the authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Opened cereal in the kitchen was not stored in a sealed food grade container and labeled. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The infant B refrigerator did not have a thermometer placed in it. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff F did not have documentation of having completed 1 hour of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition in 2024. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (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 good repair when a damaged window was observed in the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

All outlets in the preK room were not protected with covers. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)

The bathroom in the two year old room was not maintained in a sanitary condition when a toilet had overflowed and water and toilet paper was observed on the floor. Staff stated this occurred the day prior to the visit. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff to child ratios were not met in the toddler b room, when 7 children under the age of two were with 1 staff person for a short period of time. The second staff person stated she left the room to take laundry to the laundry area. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff B did not have documentation of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2024. Rule 251.05(4)(c)1. (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.)

Child 2's physical exam was expired when it was completed more than two years ago. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).