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DARLINGTON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity18
Hours06:30 AM-04:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,434/mo

Contact information

Address700 Spring St, Darlington, WI, 53530-1602

CityDARLINGTON, WI 53530-1602

Phone608-553-1533

Operating details

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

Capacity18

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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700 Spring St, Darlington, WI, 53530-1602, DARLINGTON, WI 53530-1602

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 2/18/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

    Child 2 did not have documentation of immunizations on file as required. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

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

    Child 2 did not have documentation of a health exam on file as required. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

    Staff B did not have documentation of a physical exam within 30 days of hire on file as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk2/18/2026

    Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

    Potentially harmful materials were not inaccessible when a bottle of disinfectant was on a bathroom counter within the reach of children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk11/21/2024

    Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.c.)

    The current exception in place for the center was not posted near the child care license as required. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

    Emergency drills were not practiced monthly as required when, according to staff, no emergency drills had been completed since September. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

    A written record of emergency drills was not maintained as required when staff could not locate documentation of drills being completed. Rule 251.06(3)(b)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.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,434/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: DARLINGTON
  • Capacity: 18
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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