BONNIE LEFFEL

STRATFORD, WIREGULAR CERTIFIEDLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Hours08:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,004/mo

Contact information

Address217351 State Highway 97, Stratford, WI, 54484-4304

CitySTRATFORD, WI 54484-4304

Phone715-383-2599

Operating details

Hours08:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity6

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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217351 State Highway 97, Stratford, WI, 54484-4304, STRATFORD, WI 54484-4304

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/13/2026

    An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate Action In The Event Of An Emergency Including A Fire; A Tornado; A Flood; Extreme Outdoor Heat Or Cold; A Loss Of Building Service, Including No Heat, Water, Electricity Or Telephone; Human-Caus

    Written plans for taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency did not include human-caused events or a provider's family situation. Rule 202.08(4m)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/13/2026

    The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child C

    After a review of written information and discussion it was determined that the operator has not informed parents in writing whether the premises and child care business are covered by a child care liability insurance policy. Rule 202.08(12)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/13/2026

    The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Chil

    The operator did not have a written contract that was signed by the operator and a parent. Rule 202.08(12)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk4/13/2026

    The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or Deteriorating Paint On Exterior Or Interior Surfaces In Areas Accessible To Children. (202.08(2)(L))

    Chipping and peeling paint was observed around the front door and patio door frames. Rule 202.08(2)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To

    An open bag of ice melt was present inside, next to the front door, located within the space used for care. A bottle of bleach was also accessible in the bathroom used for care. Rule 202.08(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Functional Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed In The Basement And On Each Level Of The Building, Excluding The Garage And Attic, In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.647, Stats. (202.08(2)(

    There was no carbon monoxide detector present or installed on the premises during the visit. Rule 202.08(2)(am)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk4/13/2026

    A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Include In Its Personnel Or Operating Policies A Provision That Requires A Provider To Notify The Child Care Operator As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than The Child Care Program's Next Working Day, Of The Reporting

    The operator does not have policies which address this requirement. Rule 202.08(1m)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk4/13/2026

    Children May Not Share Cups, Eating Utensils, Washcloths Or Towels Unless Care Is Being Provided In The Children's Home By A Certified In-Home Child Care Operator. (202.08(4)(hm))

    One shared hand towel was located in the bathroom used for care. Rule 202.08(4)(hm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For All Of The Following: A. Evacuation, Relocation, Shelter-In-Place, And Lock-Down. B. Communication And Reunification With Families. C. Ensuring That The Needs Of All Children Are Met, Including Chi

    Emergency plans did not include procedures for shelter-in-place or lock-down, reunification with families, or ensuring that the needs of all children are met, including children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Rule 202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk4/13/2026

    A Child Care Provider Shall Plan Activities So That Each Child May Be Or Do All The Following: 1. Be Successful And Feel Good About Himself Or Herself, 2. Use And Develop Language, 3. Use Large And Small Muscles, 4. Learn New Ideas And Skills, 5. Particip

    While the child care provider was able to identify activities that are offered to children in care, they were not able to explain or identify that any activities are planned so that children maybe able to be successful and feel good about themself, used and develop language, use large and small muscles, learn new ideas and skills or participate in imaginative play. Rule 202.08(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate Action In The Event Of An Emergency Including A Fire; A Tornado; A Flood; Extreme Outdoor Heat Or Cold; A Loss Of Building Service, Including No Heat, Water, Electricity Or Telephone; Human-Caus

    The operator's written plan for taking appropriate action in the even of an emergency did not include human-caused events, allergic reaction,or a provider's family situation such as medical emergency or illness. Rule 202.08(4m)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For All Of The Following: A. Evacuation, Relocation, Shelter-In-Place, And Lock-Down. B. Communication And Reunification With Families. C. Ensuring That The Needs Of All Children Are Met, Including Chi

    The operator's emergency plan did not include plans for relocation or ensuring that the needs of all children are met, including children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Rule 202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond To Food And Other Allergy-Related Emergencies. (202.08(4m)(b))

    At the time of the visit, the provider did not have a written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies. Rule 202.08(4m)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floor Level In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.645, Stats. (202.08(2)(ar))

    Smoke detector was not functional upon initial testing, battery was replaced during visit. Rule 202.08(2)(ar) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To

    Items and materials harmful to children were observed in indoor and outdoor areas of the home, including power tools, gas cans, open bucket of animal feed, bleach and various items in the vanity of the bathroom used by children in care. Rule 202.08(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Firearms, Ammunition And Bows And Arrows With Sharp Tips That Are Located On The Premises Or In A Vehicle Used To Transport Children Shall Be Kept In Locked Storage And May Not Be Accessible To Children. (202.08(2)(cm))

    A bow and arrows located on the premises were observed stored on an open shelf and not kept in locked storage. Rule 202.08(2)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/30/2025

    The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Chil

    The provider does not have a written contract specifying the charge for child care and the expected frequency of payment that is signed by the operator and parents or guardian. Rule 202.08(12)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Each Child Shall Have A Personal Clean Sheet Or Blanket Or Both And Pillowcase If A Pillow Is Used. (202.08(11)(b))

    A personal clean sheet or blanket was not present at the visit for the mattress used by child in care, although a pillow case was present for the pillow used. Rule 202.08(11)(b) (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.

18Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,004/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: STRATFORD
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: REGULAR CERTIFIED

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