BETHLEHEM COMM PRESCH AND CHILDCARE

Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width (251.06(4)(d))

Per observation in Northwoods room, part of the exit was blocked with toys and a child's cot was too close to the exit door. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

There was an epi-pen at the center not in the original box. The epi-pen did not have the child's name it. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

Child 3 and Child 8 did not have updated health reports on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Two staff were not signed out on the daily attendance sheet in the Safari Classroom. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Meetings (251.05(4)(b))

Per record review, no staff meetings were held between 03/25/24 and 10/30/24. Staff meetings are being held in a one-to-one setting rather than a group setting. Rule 251.05(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

Staff in the Northwoods and Safari Classrooms were observed moving in-between the classroom leaving children in both classrooms out of sight and sound supervision at various times during the lunch period. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Supervision (251.055(2)(g)1.)

Per interview and observation, one staff person is being used to provide supervision to two separate classrooms at the same time during naptime. Rule 251.055(2)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child (251.06(7)(a))

The Safari Classroom contained 17 children, which exceeds their capacity limit of 15 children. Rule 251.06(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom (251.07(2)(c)5.)

Per interview, children are removed from the classroom and sent to the directors office when not following directions. Rule 251.07(2)(c)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)

Per interview, Staff A knelt over one child and placed their hands on the child's back to hold them on their cot. Staff A sat next to another child's cot and leaned over with their arm across the child to hold them on their cot. The children were crying. Staff A holds chairs into the table when children are sitting them to keep them from getting up when providing redirection. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

Per interview, Staff A had a child stand over the garbage can and aggressively rubbed confetti that was hair sprayed into a child's hair out of their hair causing them to cry. Staff A places their hands on each side of the children's face to keep them from looking away when providing redirection causing them to cry. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)

The tables in the Safari and Northwoods Classrooms were not cleaned and sanitized prior to serving lunch. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).