EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY INC

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

Per review of the medical log book, one medication in the Room F was given outside the authorized dates on the parent authorization to administer. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (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 in Room A did not sign out on the daily attendance sheet. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Diaper Disposal Containers (251.09(4)(a)8.)

The garbage container containing diapers in the shared bathroom for Rooms E and F had not been disinfected on a daily basis. The inside of the garbage container was full of stuck dirt and debris. Rule 251.09(4)(a)8. (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 Room F did not include specific times to administer. 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.)

The medical log books in Rooms C, F, and E were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Post (251.07(5)(a)5.a.)

A menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 (251.07(4)(c))

Two pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet from the nearest crib and were t-boned rather than placed end-to-end with a solid partition. Rule 251.07(4)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The freezer in Room F did not contain a thermometer. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Safe Food (251.06(9)(c)1.)

On 04/14/26 there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 04/06/26 in refrigerator in Room A. Rule 251.06(9)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize (251.06(9)(b)3.c.)

Bottles and nipples in Room A were not being sanitized after washing. Rule 251.06(9)(b)3.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches. In one section the top bar had come loose and is no longer attached to the rest of the fence on one end. There is a gap of 5 inches between the fence post and the building near the exit door to Room A. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Cereal and goldfish crackers were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight fitting covers in the Yellow Room. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (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 staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process. The diaper changing surface in the infant room was visibly dirty and caked with debris around the edges. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs (251.09(2)(k))

There are no adult sized chairs in the Purple Room for the child care workers. Rule 251.09(2)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (251.09(2)(bm))

In the Purple Room, a child under the age of 1 was asleep face down on the rug. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))

In the infant room, cribs that are being used for children under the age of 1 had blankets in them. One crib had a boppy pillow. One crib was being used for storage but per staff interview, that crib is used for a child under the age of 1. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings (251.09(1)(j))

Multiple cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets on the mattresses. Rule 251.09(1)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The tables were not cleaned or sanitized before lunch in the Green and Orange Rooms. There was evidence of syrup on the tables in the Green Room as children were eating. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Safe Food (251.06(9)(c)1.)

In the Yellow room, there were 2 packs of Gerber Natural baby food that expired in October 2025. Rule 251.06(9)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Basement & Furnace Room Doors (251.06(4)(g))

The furnace room door was open contrary to the sign on the door that states "Keep Closed At All Times." Rule 251.06(4)(g) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

The Orange Room had peeling paint on the walls in areas accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair (251.06(2)(gm))

Areas in the center have dirt and other debris scattered around the floor. Sinks and countertops had evidence of grime and stains. Rugs and other soft materials were visibly dirty throughout the center. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Cleaning products that are labeled with "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the open furnace room. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Per review of classroom sign in sheets, a staff member was not signed in to the Green Room. No staff was signed in to the Orange Room. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Safety (251.06(9)(d)1.)

The mini fridge/freezer in the Yellow Room was above the required temperature. The breastmilk that was stored in the freezer was not frozen. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).