HO-CHUNK GRA HEAD START CTR
BLK RIVER FLS, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
AddressW8802 Mission Rd, Blk River Fls, WI, 54615-6412
CityBLK RIVER FLS, WI 54615-6412
Phone715-284-2311
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-04:30 PM (Aug-Jun)
Capacity20
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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W8802 Mission Rd, Blk River Fls, WI, 54615-6412, BLK RIVER FLS, WI 54615-6412
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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
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- 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: 11/18/2025
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk11/18/2025
Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #8 has been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file. Child record #7 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/18/2025
Staff Record - Contracted Staff, Student Teachers (251.05(2)(b))
A licensee shall maintain a file on each contracted adult who works at the center and is compensated for their work from a source other than the center. Staff B, a contracted employee, did not have a file with the required elements for review on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/18/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff C, who has been employed at the center for longer than 6 months. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/18/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
An inspection of the medical log book revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/20/2025
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
2024
- Medium-High risk11/26/2024
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
The file for Staff E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report that indicated the staff was physically able to work with young children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/26/2024
Staff Record - Contracted Staff, Student Teachers (251.05(2)(b))
A licensee shall maintain a file on each contracted adult who works at the center and is compensated for their work from a source other than the center. Staff D, a contracted employee, did not have a file with the required elements for review on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/26/2024
Driver Record - Obtain & Review (251.08(4)(c)1.)
There was no documentation that an annual driving record had been obtained and reviewed for Staff C. Rule 251.08(4)(c)1. (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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,126/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: BLK RIVER FLS
- Capacity: 20
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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