TINY TREE ACADEMY MENOMONIE

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

Documentation of Staff C having received Department-approved training in in abusive head trauma, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities, could not be located. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

Documentation of Staff B and C, and Staff A (from 8/28/25 Staff Record Checklist) having received an orientation within their first week at the center was not available for review. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Materials potentially harmful to children, including Mod Podge Spray, plastic bags, and staffs' purses, were accessible to children in cabinets where the child safety latches were broken. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

The outdoor garbage container was not emptied or disposed of as necessary to prevent overflow, resulting in some discarded items blowing out of the top of the garbage container onto the playground. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The door handle of the marked fire exit for a Big Oak room was locked. Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of three feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Changes in a child's development and routines were not being consistently documented by child care workers every three months based on discussion with the parent for children in the Cedar and Pine Rooms. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The safety strap for the diaper changing table was not being used while staff was diapering a child in the Tiny Appleseed Room. Rule 251.09(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of Staff B having a report on a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired, indicating the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children, could not be located for review. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

Documentation of Staff A and C having received an orientation within their first week at the center was not available for review. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Bottles And Nipples (251.09(3)(c))

Based on staff interviews, staff were washing and rinsing bottles between uses. Bottles must be cleaned and then sanitized between uses. Rule 251.09(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months by a child care worker based on discussion with the parent could not be located for Child # 3. The last documented update was dated 01/06/25. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

On 08/28/25, there was not a teacher per group of children in the Great Oak Room when an assistant teacher was proving sole supervision to a group of children during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

The attendance was not current and accurate in the Willow Room when one of the children in care was not signed in on the attendance record. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff records C and D were missing a physical examination report on a form provided by the Department, completed 12 months prior or within 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. The staff both only had TB results available for review. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)

Documentation of Staff A and G having obtained 15 hours of continuing education in 2024 was not available for review. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A parent had provided acetaminophen for a 10 month-old infant that the manufacturer's label identified was for children 2-11 years of age. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))

The Intake for Child Under 2 form for a child was not in the room where the child was in care. Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

The regularly assigned child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months of beginning to care for children under 2 years of age. There was not documentation of Staff G having completed a minimum of 10 hours in infant and toddler care training. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).