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COTTAGE GROVE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address316 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527-9672
CityCOTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527-9672
Phone608-688-2092
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity25
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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316 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527-9672, COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527-9672
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/5/2025
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk8/5/2025
Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)
The center was not in compliance when the written record of fire and tornado drills was not completed showing that fire drills were practiced monthly. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/5/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
The center was not in compliance when medications that were expired were found on site and could not be administered as labeled and authorized. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- High risk9/12/2024
Licensed Capacity (251.04(1)(a))
The center was not in compliance when attendance records indicated the center was found to be over capacity on September 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11, 2024. Rule 251.04(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/12/2024
Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)
The center was not in compliance when no Immunization Records were found for child B. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/12/2024
Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)
The center was not in compliance when there was no completed background check found for staff B. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/12/2024
Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled (251.06(4)(a))
The center was not in compliance when there was no inspection documentation on the center's fire extinguisher. Rule 251.06(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/12/2024
Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)
The center was not in compliance when eating surfaces were observed to be cleaned with baby wipes. Eating surfaces need to be washed and sanitized in a two step process before and after use. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$896/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COTTAGE GROVE
- Capacity: 25
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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