YWCA CHILD CENTER
LA CROSSE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address419 N 9th St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-3482
Phone608-785-9541
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity80
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium12
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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419 N 9th St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-3482, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-3482
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium12
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/21/2026
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).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/26/2026
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
An Intake for Children Under 2 form for Child #1 & #4 was missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk7/9/2025
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))
Staff A, C, D and E were missing documentation in their file of having completed Abusive Head Trauma training on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))
Staff C and D did not have documentation of having completed the minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department 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).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Person In Sole Charge Of Children - Minimum Age (251.055(1)(i))
During the course of an investigation on 6/30/25 there was an unqualified staff under the age of 18 in sole charge of 2 infants. Rule 251.055(1)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
During the course of an investigation, review of attendance documents showed that the attendance was not accurate on 7/2/25 in the Infant II room where 1 infant was not signed in; on 7/3/25 in the Infant II room where 2 infants were not signed in. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Staff C was missing documentation of completed continuing education credits for 2024 on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
Staff D and E did not have documentation of being qualified for the position they hold in the file on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff A, C and E did not have documentation of having completed the Child Abuse and Neglect training with in 1 week of employment. Staff B had an expired CAN training certificate in the file on the day of the investigation vist. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/9/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Staff C had an expired CPR certificate in the file and Staff D did not have documentation of having completed CPR with in 3 months of employment in the file on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Orientation (251.05(2)(a)8.)
Staff A, C,D and E were missing documentation in their file of an orientation being completed on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)
Staff A, C, D, and E did not have documentation of a high school diploma in their file on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)
Staff A, C, D and E did not have documentation of being qualified for the position they hold on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)
Staff A and C are lead teachers and did not have documentation of a Registry Certificate in their files on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Documentation of having completed a staff health report was missing from staff A, C and E's file on the day of the investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)
Documentation of having a preliminary and final eligibility/determination from CBU on file for staff C and E. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/9/2025
Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)
Staff E did not have Staff record form information on the day of the complaint investigation visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/30/2025
Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding (251.09(3)(a)9.)
During a complaint investigation staff admitted to propping bottles for infants. Per rule: Hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given. Bottles may not be propped Rule 251.09(3)(a)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/21/2025
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).
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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,490/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: LA CROSSE
- Capacity: 80
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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