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

During this monitoring visit, three classrooms were observed to be staffed entirely by Assistant Teachers and without Lead qualified teacher supervision. Rule states "An assistant childcare teacher shall work under the supervision of a qualified Lead Childcare Teacher with a group of children. The classrooms without a Lead teacher were documented a Underwater Room, Jungle Room and Circus Room. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 9/17/25, an assistant teacher was found to be working alone in an infant classroom. Rule states that "An Assistant teacher shall work under the supervision of a (Lead) child care teacher with a group of children". Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Rule states "Actions that may be psychologically, emotionally or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or potentially injurious are prohibited." On 9/17/25, a child care worker was rough & careless in her handling of two infants. The child care worker sat down abruptly from a standing position, causing a baby's head to bounce off her arm. When transferring the same baby, she 'plopped' the baby down onto a boppy pillow. She picked another baby out of a crib, partially 'slinging' him onto her shoulder. The babies heads & backs weren't supported appropriately during these actions either. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 9/17/25, a 9 month old infant was placed to sleep on a 'boppy' pillow, where she napped for 5 minutes. She was removed from the pillow only when the staff person and children moved to another room, and not in an effort to place her in a crib. This child and a second child were observed to be tucked into their own boppy pillows with a blanket wrapped snuggly around them, and a staff person rubbing their foreheads in an attempt to assist them in falling asleep. Rule states in pertinent part 'Each child under one year of age shall be placed to sleep on his or her back in a crib'. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

During an employee record review, one individual (staff B) was missing a health report from their file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

One employee (Staff E) was missing a Registry certificate from their file. Registry certificates are due within six months of hire for all Administrators, Directors and Lead Teachers. Staff E was identified as a Lead Teacher and has been employed for over 6 months. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Three employees (Staff C, D, and F), identified as Lead Teachers, were missing documentation of having completed high school requirements. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Four employees (Staff B, D, E, and F) didn't have current CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certificates on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

One employee (Staff F) didn't have documentation to show they are qualified to work as a Lead Teacher, the role to which she is currently assigned. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Two employees (Staff A and E), identified as Lead teachers for the Infant/Toddler classrooms didn't have documentation showing they've completed an infant/toddler course, which is required within 6 months after assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Rule states 'An energy absorbing surface such as loose sand, pea gravel or bark mulch, in a depth of at least 9 inches, is required under climbing equipment, swings and slides whenever the play equipment is 4 feet or more in height, and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond the equipment.' On this date, the depth of the wood chips under the swings measured at only 4 inches. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

During this monitoring visit, a number of classrooms had large areas of deteriorating and chipping paint on their walls and shelves. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment (251.07(3)(i))

Numerous concerns of sanitation were noted throughout the entire center. Walls, doors, doorframes, sink cabinets, and light fixture plates were visibly dirty, with fingerprints, dried milk splashes, and other substances. In addition, a number of plastic and cloth dolls, along with pieces of doll clothing, were observed to be visibly dirty and stained. Rule 251.07(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).