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RICHLAND CTR, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity44
Hours06:30 AM-04:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,352/mo

Contact information

Address586 N Main St, Richland Ctr, WI, 53581-1723

CityRICHLAND CTR, WI 53581-1723

Phone608-553-1537

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-04:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity44

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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586 N Main St, Richland Ctr, WI, 53581-1723, RICHLAND CTR, WI 53581-1723

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/22/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk10/22/2025

    Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

    The medical log book in the toddler classroom was not reviewed within the past 6 months as required. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk10/22/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

    Child 1 did not have documented changes in development every 3 months as required when the child's intake form had not been updated since March of 2025. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium risk9/18/2024

    Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

    Several playground climbers that were at least 4 feet high did not have 9 inches of energy absorbing surface under them as required. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/18/2024

    Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

    The gate to the playground had a gap of 9 inches between the bottom of the gate and the ground. In addition, there was a gap of 7 inches between the gate and the side of the fence. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/18/2024

    Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled (251.06(4)(a))

    Each fire extinguisher was not inspected each year by a qualified person when the last documented inspection was from August of 2023. Rule 251.06(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk9/18/2024

    Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal (251.09(4)(a)5.)

    Diapers were not disposed of in a plastic lined, hands free, covered container as required when diapers had been thrown away in uncovered garbage cans in the bathrooms. Rule 251.09(4)(a)5. (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.

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • 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

$1,352/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: RICHLAND CTR
  • Capacity: 44
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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