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Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))

At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department all requested continuation materials and fees. Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Driver Orientation - Requirement (251.08(4)(b))

Staff B and C did not have current record of driver orientation on file. Rule 251.08(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

Per observation and staff interview, staff in the infant classroom are not using the disinfectant per the product label. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Inspection Report (251.08(5)(b))

The annual vehicle inspection reports were not on file. Rule 251.08(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

The parent authorization for one medication in the Purple Classroom was expired. One medication in the Purple Classroom was expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

One medication in the Purple Classroom was not administered per the parent authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

One medication in the Purple Classroom was not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

The parent authorization for one medication in the Purple Classroom exceeded the recommended length of time to administer on the label. One medication in the Infant Classroom required a doctor consultation prior to use with a child under the age of 24 months and a doctor was not consulted. One parent authorization in the Infant Classroom did not contain specific intervals and length of authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Medical log books were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure all possible preventable measures are taken. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

There was not a thermometer in the freezer of the infant classroom. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(d))

Per record review and staff interview, there were 10 children in the Infant #2 Room with 9 of those children being under the age of 18 months, exceeding the maximum group size of 8 children. Rule 251.055(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

Staff A did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An exit door in the large motor area was blocked by a wooden playhouse. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

A bottle in the Infant Classroom was not dated and labeled in the refrigerator. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Inspection Report (251.08(5)(b))

The annual vehicle inspection was not on file. Rule 251.08(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Driver Record - Obtain & Review (251.08(4)(c)1.)

The annual driver record was not on file for Staff A and B. Rule 251.08(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Driver Orientation - Requirement (251.08(4)(b))

The annual driver orientation was not on file for Staff A and B. Rule 251.08(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

One medication in the Infant Classroom did not contain the parent authorization to administer. One medication in the Blueberry Classroom contained a blanket authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)

Per staff interview and review of records in the Infant Classroom, the correct dosage of medication was not documented in the medical log for one child on 06/05/25 and 06/06/25. One child was given medication on 06/11/25 and it was not documented in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

Deteriorating and/or flaking paint was in areas accessible to children in the Grape, Orange, Blueberry, Cherry, and Olive Classrooms. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The energy-absorbing surface under the outdoor play equipment was less than nine inches deep in the fall zone. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)

The shared bathroom between the Orange and Grape Classrooms smelled of urine and dried urine covering the toilet seat. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child 7 did not have record of immunizations or waiver on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

Child 8 was missing the second page of the health history form. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)

Child 1 did not have complete child enrollment information on file. Child 8 did not have an emergency contact on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).