GERMANTOWN KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)

Based upon record review Staff B did have documentation of a high school diploma was not in the file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon record review on 03/31/2026 in the Discovery Preschool 2 classroom a staff member was not signed into the classroom between 153pm -253pm. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

Based upon observation the paint was deteriorated in DP2,preschool, schoolage and toddler 2 classrooms in areas accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center self-reported that on May 5, 2025, in the Preschool room, two child care workers failed to closely supervise a 3-year-old child when the child was left in the classroom alone while the group went outside. The child was found approximately 5 minutes later by a child care worker that returned to take a different child to the bathroom. 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 self-reported that on May 5, 2025, two child care workers failed to implement the center's child tracking procedures of using the child tracking list and conducting name to face checks of the children when they lined up in the hallway prior to transitioning to the playground. This failure resulted in a 3 -year-old child being left unsupervised in the preschool classroom while the group went to the playground. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (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 netting on the tree hut located in the 3-Year-Old's room was ripped causing a big gap. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Policy - Child Guidance (251.07(2)(b))

On 03/13/2025, in the 3 Year Olds' room, the Licensing Specialist observed that a child care worker failed to follow the center's policy of providing positive child guidance when the child care worker repetitively used a loud tone to ask the children to follow the child care workers' instructions. Also, the same childcare worker used a countdown system from 5 to 1 when children were not following instructions. Rule 251.07(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on staff interviews, on 02/16/2025, a child care worker grabbed and shook a 3-year-old child's hand to get the child to drop orange wedges that the child had in their hand. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Intake Information (251.09(1)(am))

There were 6 intake forms in the Infants 2 room, and 1 intake form in the Infants' 3 room that had not been updated in the past 3 months. Rule 251.09(1)(am) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

Based on records review, there was not a Health History form on file for Child A. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (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.)

Based on records review, there was not a health examination form on file for Child A. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 01/06/2025, in Toddlers' Room #1, there were two gallon size bottles of tempera paint, and other items on top of a storage cabinet that could potentially fall on children while in the bathroom. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Indoor Space - Storage (251.06(7)(b))

In Toddlers' #1 Room's, the bathroom is being used for both, the children that are being potty trained and also for storage of coats and other items. Rule 251.06(7)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Wiping Bodily Secretions (251.07(6)(g)1.)

Based on observation, 01/06/2025, in Toddlers' Room #1, there were several children with nasal mucus discharge and crusted mucus under their noses. In Infants' Room #2, there was a child with crusted mucus under their nose. Rule 251.07(6)(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.)

On 12/04/2024, there was an unqualified lead teacher without the required training for that position supervising the children in the 4-year olds' room. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).