ONCE UPON A PRESCHOOL INC
WHITEFISH BAY, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1200 E Hampton Rd, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217-6012
CityWHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-6012
Phone414-964-5437
Operating details
Hours- (Jan-Dec)
Capacity16
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium13
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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1200 E Hampton Rd, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217-6012, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-6012
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium13
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/6/2026
Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))
Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)
The monitoring results for the 9/17/2024 were not posted. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/1/2025
Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))
The attendance was not accurate, the times of children that do not arrive when all of the other children arrive is not documented. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/1/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
A current CPR/AED training certificate was not on file for Staff A and Staff B. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/1/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Current training on child abuse and neglect/mandated reporter training was not on file for Staff C. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/1/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The child tracking procedure was not outside with the classroom and teachers. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
A container of Clorox wipes and a container of Lysol wipes, both labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the the coat/playroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
The medical log book contained entries that did not include signatures/initials and lines were skipped. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)
Entries of injuries that occurred in care were observed missing the time of the entry. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/17/2024
Use Of Hand Sanitizers (251.07(6)(i)7.)
Hand sanitizer was provided to children after coming in from outside with dirty hands that required washing. Rule 251.07(6)(i)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Hand Washing Outdoors & On Field Trips (251.07(6)(i)6.)
Hand sanitizer was provided and not soap and a water based wet wipe while children were outside and hands required washing after toileting. Rule 251.07(6)(i)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)
A thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
A child tracking procedure was not utilized on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Current child abuse and neglect training, completed at least once every 2 years, was not on file for Staff A and Staff B. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Continuing education was not observed on file for Staff D. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Documentation of days and hours worked was not observed on file for Staff A and Staff B. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)
Educational qualifications were not observed on file for Staff B and Staff D. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/17/2024
Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)
Documentation of a completed caregiver background check that indicates a person is eligible to work in a child care program was not observed for Staff D. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/17/2024
Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))
A current accurate child care attendance record was not available. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
The health history information regarding medical conditions was missing for Child #3. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$819/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: WHITEFISH BAY
- Capacity: 16
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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