KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

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

Potentially hazardous materials were not inaccessible to children when several spray bottles of cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked, floor level cabinet in the Preschool classroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)

An order letter from March 20, 2026 was not posted near the center's license as required. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Intake information was not stored in the classrooms where children under age 2 were in attendance as required when the infant classroom did not have any intake information for the children in the classroom. Staff stated that the intake forms were stored in the children's files in the office. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

Emergency plans were not practiced as required when, based on the emergency drill log, no fire or tornado drills were completed during the month of April. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding (251.07(4)(d))

Each child was not provided with individual bedding when the children in the Preschool classroom were napping on cots without sheets on them. Rule 251.07(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

During the monitoring visit, Staff B was working alone in the infant room but did not have documentation of training in infant and toddler care as required. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (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.)

Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name and date as required. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children (251.09(2)(a))

During the monitoring visit, an infant was observed crying in a crib for 17 minutes before a staff member responded to the child. Rule 251.09(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Intake information was not stored in the classrooms where children under age 2 were in attendance as required when the toddler classroom did not have any intake information for any of the children in the classroom. Staff stated that intake forms were stored in the children's files in the office. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Potentially hazardous materials were not inaccessible when several spray bottles of cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked, floor level cabinet in the Pre-K classroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The plastic barrier around a climber on the playground had multiple metal bolts sticking up from it, causing a hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)

During the monitoring visit, Staff A, B, and C were not working under the supervision of a lead qualified teacher as required. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A, B, and C were working in classrooms as lead teachers but did not have the required entry level training for the position. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and C did not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements on file within 1 week of starting work as required. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

Staff B was working in a classroom with children under age 5 without documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma on file as required. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)

Staff A, B, and C did not have documentation of the educational qualifications for their position on file as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

During the monitoring visit, Staff A and Staff D were working in classrooms without an eligible caregiver background check on file as required. In addition, Staff E was working in a classroom with a caregiver background check on file that was expired. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff records were not available for review when, during the licensing visit, the files for 2 staff members could not be located. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

A playground climber that was over 4 feet in height did not have 9 inches of fall zone equipment underneath it and 4 feet beyond the equipment as required. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The premises was not free of hazards when, on the toddler playground, there were several sharp, cut off branches from a bush that protruded from the ground, creating a hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center did not maintain a record of fire and tornado drills as required when staff members could not find any emergency drill documentation during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding (251.07(4)(d))

Each child over age 1 was not provided with an individual sheet when none of the children in the two-year-old classroom had sheets on their cots at nap time as required. Rule 251.07(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A 5-month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket around him during the monitoring visit. In addition, the child was sleeping in the crib with a pacifier that had a string of soft beads attached to it. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The whereabouts of each child was not known to assigned childcare workers when, on July 16, 2025, a 2.5-year-old child was left alone in a bathroom while the rest of the group transitioned outside to the playground. The child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. 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).

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

The center's child tracking procedure failed when, according to staff interviews, on July 16, 2025, a teacher did not complete a name to face attendance check prior to transitioning a group of children to the playground. This resulted in a 2.5-year-old child being left alone in a bathroom for approximately 5 minutes while the rest of the group went outside. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).