GINGER BREAD HOUSE CHILD CARE
MCFARLAND, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address4896 Larson Beach Rd, Mcfarland, WI, 53558-8724
Phone608-838-5105
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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4896 Larson Beach Rd, Mcfarland, WI, 53558-8724, MCFARLAND, WI 53558-8724
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/25/2025
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- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk8/25/2025
Items Posted - Visible To Parents (251.04(2)(L)2.)
A department-issued enforcement was not visible to parents when the notice was placed behind the non-compliance statement that was issued. Rule 251.04(2)(L)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/25/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Each child was not supervised and within sight and sound of a child care worker during outdoor recess for school-agers, when the licensing specialist observed a child running and playing in the classroom leading to the outdoor area. The child was observed banging on the glass door for over 1 minute. Staff were unaware the child was inside when questioned by licensing specialist. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/19/2025
Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))
The center did not submit a report to the department after an incident occurred where they did not know the whereabouts of a child in care. While on a field trip, the program left a child at a park for 20 minutes on June 12, 2025. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/19/2025
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
Health History information was not file for child A. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/19/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker when the program left a child at a park for approximately 20 minutes during a field trip on June 12, 2025. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/19/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The center did not successfully implement a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of the children in care are known to assigned child care worker at all times. While on a field trip, the program left a child at a park for 20 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/19/2025
Permission & Emergency Information (251.08(2))
The center did not obtain or bring a emergency information each child to take during the field trip. Rule 251.08(2) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk12/3/2024
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Staff in two classrooms did not sign into the classroom when being counted in staff-to-child ratios. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/3/2024
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
A medical log did not have documentation of being reviewed every 6 months by the director or director designee. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,412/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: MCFARLAND
- Capacity: 150
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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