MARY A ROME

2025

1. Medium risk7/8/2025

   No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 3 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 5. (202.08(6)(b)1.)

   Attendance records showed that the operator had 7 children in care from 9am-2pm on June 30, 2025. Rule 202.08(6)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   The Child Safety Alarm Shall Be In Good Working Order Each Time The Vehicle Is Used For Transporting Children. (202.08(9)(r))

   No safety alarm is installed in the vehicle used to transport children. The operator stated that transportation was provided in the vehicle. Rule 202.08(9)(r) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   No Person May Shut Off A Child Safety Alarm Unless The Driver First Inspects The Vehicle To Ensure That No Child Is Left Unattended In The Vehicle. (202.08(9)(q))

   No safety alarm was available to ensure children were not left unattended in the vehicle used to transport children. The operator stated that transportation was provided in the vehicle. Rule 202.08(9)(q) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   A Vehicle Shall Be Equipped With A Child Safety Alarm That Prompts The Driver To Inspect The Vehicle For Children Before Exiting If All Of The Following Conditions Apply: 1. The Vehicle Is Owned Or Leased By The Operator Or A Contractor Of The Operator. 2

   The vehicle used for transporting children in care has six or more seats and does not have a safety alarm installed. Rule 202.08(9)(p) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk7/8/2025

   A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A Tight-Fitting Covering Shall Be Available For Each Child Under One Year Of Age To Use For Napping Or Sleeping. The Crib Or Playpen May Not Contain Soft Or Loose Materials, Such As Sheepskins, Pil

   A crib or playpen with a tight-fitting sheet was not available for the child under one in care. The operator described using a bouncer for napping. Rule 202.08(11)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk7/8/2025

   To Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Each Infant Shall Be Placed To Sleep On His Or Her Back, Unless Otherwise Directed By The Child's Physician. All Sleeping Arrangements For Children Under One Year Of Age Shall Use Firm Mattresses. (202.0

   A child under the age of one was not provided with a firm mattress for sleep. Rule 202.08(11)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With S. 48.651 And Obtain And Recertify As Necessary To Maintain Current Certification In Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr). The Cpr Training Must Result In A Certificate Of Complet

   A current CPR certification was not kept on file for the operator. Rule 202.08(1)(b)3.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk7/8/2025

   The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child C

   The attestation of liability insurance was not on file for child #3. Rule 202.08(12)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk7/8/2025

   The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Displaying A Copy Of The Certificate In An Area Easily Seen By P

   The certificate was not posted or available for review at the time of the visit. Rule 202.08(12)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk7/8/2025

    The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Availabl

    The attestation for having an opportunity to review the DCF 202 rules was not on file for child #3. A copy of the DCF 202 rules was not available at the time of the visit. Rule 202.08(12)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk7/8/2025

    The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Chil

    Child #3 did not have a written contract that specifies the charge for child care services and the expected frequency of payment. Rule 202.08(12)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium risk7/8/2025

    Concrete And Asphalt Shall Be Prohibited Under Climbing Equipment, Swings, And Slides. (202.08(2)(e)1.)

    A childs play climber was placed over concrete. Rule 202.08(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To

    Loose cords and items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. Nightshades were growing outside in an area accessible to children. Rule 202.08(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Current Report Of A Physical Examination On File For Each Child, Including The Operator's Own Children, Who Are Not Enrolled In A Public Or Private School. (202.08(4)(a))

    A health report was not on file for children #1 and #3. Rule 202.08(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. High risk7/8/2025

    The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A Location Known To All Providers, Including The Numbers For The Police, Fire Station, Emergency Medical Care, Child Protective Services Agency, And Poison Control Center. (202.08(4m)(d)2.)

    Full list of required emergency numbers was not posted. Rule 202.08(4m)(d)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected