STEPPING STONES EARLY CHILDCARE

Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown (251.04(4)(a)2.d.)

The center did not immediately notify parents when a 1-year-old child's whereabouts were unknown when on May 22, 2026, the child was left outside unsupervised for 5 minutes. Parents were not notified until May 26, 2026. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

The center self-reported that on May 22, 2026, childcare workers failed to supervise a 1-year-old child when the child was left outside while the rest of the group came inside to get ready for lunch. The child was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 5 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

On May 22, 2026, childcare workers failed to adhere to the center's tracking procedure of a name-to-face count when lining up to go inside to get ready for lunch resulting in a one-year-old child's whereabouts being unknown to the assigned workers. The workers were not aware that the child was left alone outside while the rest of the class went inside. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

Based on observation, there were small exposed holes in the wall of the gross motor room where a gate recently fell off. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints (251.06(9)(g)1.b.)

Based on photographic evidence and staff interview, a staff member who was preparing and serving food to the children failed to wear a hair-net or hat. Rule 251.06(9)(g)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies (251.07(5)(a)10.)

On 2/28/25, a child with an egg allergy was given a plate that contained eggs for breakfast. Before the child ate any, another teacher noticed and took the plate from them. On another occasion in February 2025, a staff member was eating peanut butter crackers in a room where a child had a severe peanut butter allergy. Rule 251.07(5)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver (251.09(1)(d))

During the month of February 2025, a child under the age of two was carried to the office on their cot to continue their nap time after the other children woke up. This was the childs first day and they were having a hard time sleeping so staff gave them extra time by removing them from the classroom. Rule 251.09(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on photographic observation, staff failed to put an infant in their crib and the infant was seen sleeping in a bouncy seat. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).