CARPENTERS SHOP CHRISTIAN DAY CARE
WHITEFISH BAY, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217
Phone414-431-0306
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity65
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High8
- Medium7
- Medium-Low10
- Low0
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Location
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819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026
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- Medium-High8
- Medium7
- Medium-Low10
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/11/2026
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
No authorization for epi pen in classroom Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/11/2026
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
Medication form required twice a day pain medication. No record of medication administered in medical log book Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/11/2026
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
Multiple medications in Busy Bee room noted as being expired Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/11/2026
Wiping Bodily Secretions (251.07(6)(g)1.)
Multiple children observed in the Busy Bee room with unwired noses and dried nasal discharge on their faces Rule 251.07(6)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/11/2026
Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))
Goldfish room flaking paint near door accessible to children in care Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk7/22/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
The medical log book was not reviewed in the preschool room within the last 6 months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/22/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Documented changes in a child's under 2 intake form was not observed for one child in the Infant 2 room. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
Medication was present without a current medication authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
Medication authorization were present with blanket authorization and no specific time frame. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)
Medication administration entries did not include dosage amounts in the Jellyfish Room. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/22/2025
Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)
The times that various injuries occurred while in care were missing for several entries in the Busy Bees' Room and Voyagers' Room medical log books. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/22/2025
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
The medical log book in the Voyagers Room is missing several pages in the front of the book. The pages were cut out. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/22/2025
Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection (251.06(2)(b))
Outlet covers were missing in the preschool room. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
Documentation of emergency contact information was not observed for a child's file that was reviewed. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/28/2025
Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)
A certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position was not on file for Staff A. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/28/2025
Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area (251.09(4)(b))
The hand-washing sink in the Goldfish room was being used to wash/rinse bibs and not exclusively for hand-washing. Bottles were being dumped and washed in the hand-washing sink in the Teddy Bear Room. Rule 251.09(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/28/2025
Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)
Food and formula brought from home should be labeled with the child's name, dated, and refrigerated, if required. Bottles and sippy cups were observed in the refrigerator without a label. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/28/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Documented changes in a child's development and routine was not updated for a child's form that was reviewed. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/28/2025
Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))
Toddler's were moved to a different room, however the intake information was not in the room with the toddlers. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/28/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
The medical log book in the Goldfish room was not reviewed within the last 6 month. The last review was conducted in August, 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/28/2025
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
Entries were observed in the Busy Bee's medical log book without a signature or initials. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/28/2025
Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)
Documentation of the fire drills were not on file. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/28/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, completed at least once every 2 years, was not on file for Staff A. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/28/2025
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education was not on file for Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/28/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
Enrollment information was incomplete for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,490/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: WHITEFISH BAY
- Capacity: 65
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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