YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER
STEVENS POINT, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481-2724
CitySTEVENS POINT, WI 54481-2724
Phone715-952-9339
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity170
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481-2724, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-2724
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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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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/15/2026
Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)
The Notice of Order to Stop Violating Statute and/or Administrative Rules, Notice of Forfeiture Assessment and Appeal Process, Imposed Plan of Correction and Appeal Process issued on 02/12/26 was not posted next to the child care license. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/15/2026
Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))
The daily attendance records for all classrooms did not include the children's last names. Two school-age classroom had combined for the day and the daily attendance record did not indicate which classroom the children were in. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/15/2026
Disclosure Of Personal Information (251.04(7)(a))
An exception request listing confidential child information was posted on the bulletin board in the entryway and visible to anyone entering the child care center. Rule 251.04(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2026
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
One staff in Room 8 and two staff in the school-age classroom were not signed in when used in staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/15/2026
Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)
The toddler outdoor play space enclosure had a gap of 7". The main outdoor play space enclosure did not reach 4' in height and measured at 3'8" at it's lowest point. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/15/2026
Cleaning Aids - Equipment (251.06(2)(m))
Mops with dirty mop pads were in areas accessible to children in Rooms 7, 8, and 3. Rule 251.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/15/2026
Time Out - Age (251.07(2)(c)1.)
Per staff interview and review of documentation, two children under the age of 3 years old were being place on time out for behavior in Room 5. Rule 251.07(2)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2026
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
The parent authorization to administer for one medication in Room 2 did not include specific times and dates for the authorization and was authorized as needed. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2026
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
The label for one medication in Room 2 stated not to be used for children under the age 2 years old without asking a doctor. The parent authorization to administer did not note that a doctor had been consulted prior to use. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/15/2026
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
Per staff interview and observation, the disinfectant product is not being used per the product label instructions in Room 5. The diaper changing table contained visible debris under the mat in Rooms 5 and 3. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/15/2026
Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)
The Noncompliance Statement and Plan of Correction from the visit on 02/06/26 was not posted next to the child care license. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/6/2026
Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)
Child 1 was separated from the rest of the class due to behavior for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk11/20/2025
Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect (251.04(8)(a))
Per review of video footage, acts of abuse towards children in care were observed by multiple staff and not reported to county health and human services or law enforcement. Rule 251.04(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/20/2025
Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)
Per review of video footage, Child 1 was made to stay on time out for 4 minutes and 58 seconds. Child 4 was made to stay on time out for 6 minutes. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk11/20/2025
Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)
Per video review, 6 children were subjected to corporal punishment. Actions included lifting by arm, dragging across room, slamming chair down with child in it, forcefully slamming to floor, chair, and cot on to buttocks, pushing down in chairs and onto floor, yanking arms, carrying by wrist, throwing children, dropping children to floor causing them to fall and hit their head, kicking cot with child on it, picking up and moving cot with child on it and dropping it to the ground, kicking child's buttocks, pushing forehead, squeezing cheeks, and forcefully directing motion of children. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/20/2025
Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)
Per review of video footage, Child 1, 2, 3,and 4 were forced into the quiet cube for time out. The children attempted to get out on multiple occasions and were pushed back in and held there by Staff 1 and 2. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/20/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
The parent authorization for one medication in Room 8 did not include specific times to administer the medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/20/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
One medication in Room 1 and one medication in Room 8 were not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/20/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
The parent authorizations for two medications in Room 1 exceeded the recommended length of time to administer per the product labels. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
Staff in Room 1 are not following the two-step process to clean the diaper changing surface with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/16/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
The parent authorizations for two medications in Room 2 exceeded the recommended length of time to administer per the product labels. One medication stated it was not to be used with children under the age of 2 years old and parents did not check the box stating a physician was consulted prior to use for a child under the age of 2 years old. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/16/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
One medication in Room 1 was not in the original container with a label containing dosage and directions for administration. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/16/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
The parent authorizations for two medications in Room 2 did not include the specific times to administer the medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/16/2025
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)
Staff in the school-age classroom wrote the child's name and the amount of swim time they lost for misbehaving on the chalk board. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/16/2025
Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)
Staff in the school-age classroom threatened to take away swim time from children for misbehaving. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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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
$1,290/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: STEVENS POINT
- Capacity: 170
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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