CAREBARE DAYCARE

2026

1. Medium risk3/5/2026

   Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

   A staff member in the Smartheart Room did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose as is required by rule. This was observed by the Licensing Specialist during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low risk3/5/2026

   Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

   Open packages of dry foods including sugar, flour and vanilla wafers were observed in the kitchen area. Dry foods, if opened, are required to be stored in bags with zip-type closure or containers with a tight-fitting cover and should be labeled. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

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

   Rule states meal preparation personnel who help prepare meals shall wear effective hair restraints such as hair nets or hats . The cook preparing food during the licensing visit was not wearing 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).

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

   Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

   The center staff stated that the monthly fire drills and tornado drills have not been consistently practiced monthly. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk3/5/2026

   Time Out - Age (251.07(2)(c)1.)

   Rule states that a time out may be used to handle unacceptable behavior only if the child is three years of age or older. A child in the Harmony room who has not turned three yet was told to take a break and was seen standing in a corner during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.07(2)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk3/5/2026

   Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children (251.07(4)(b))

   During an interview in the Smartheart Room the children were not allowed off their cots if they remained awake after 30 minutes of rest, they are expected to remain on their cots. Rule states that after 30 minutes a child who does not sleep or awakens to get up and have quiet time through the use of equipment or activities which will not disturb other children. Rule 251.07(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium risk3/5/2026

   Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)

   Child care workers did not use a two-step process of cleaning and sanitizing the tables before lunch as observed during the licensing visit. Per rule, eating surfaces, shall be washed and sanitized before and after each use. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

   Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

   One child in the Tenderheart Room had a container of Tylenol in the room, but did not have a current medication authorization from the parent on file for medicine that is on the premises. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk3/5/2026

   Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

   Children's hands were not washed immediately before meals and snacks. Children were observed washing their hands then returning to sit on the floor before eating. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

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

    The files for Staff B, C, and E did not contain documentation that was available to review at the time of the monitoring visit of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium-Low risk3/5/2026

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

    Two children's Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not in the room where the children had been moved to for a period of time. 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).

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

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

    Rule states each infant and toddler shall be cared for by a regularly assigned child care worker in a specific self-contained room or area. Infants and toddlers may not be transferred to the care of another child care worker or another group or room in order to adjust group sizes or staff-to-child ratios. One staff had to leave the Funshine Room to go cook so children were moved into two different rooms to accommodate. Rule 251.09(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk3/5/2026

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

    Staff B, was assigned as an assistant child care teacher with toddlers in the Funshine Room and did not have documentation of completing a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after beginning to work with infants and toddlers. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs (251.09(2)(k))

    Rule states an adult size chair shall be provided for each child care worker. In the Baby Tugs Room there were two staff and only one adult sized chair. Rule 251.09(2)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Feeding From Baby Food Containers (251.09(3)(a)14.)

    During an interview staff stated they were feeding children directly from the baby food container. Infant food should be fed from a bowl instead of the baby food container. Rule 251.09(3)(a)14. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    Rule states that a diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant solution. In the Tenderheart Room they are only using only a disinfectant solution. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal (251.09(4)(a)5.)

    Soiled diapers and wipes need to be disposed of in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered container. An uncovered garbage can in the bathroom was observed to contain soiled diapers and wipes during the licensing visit. Rule 251.09(4)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium-Low risk3/5/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area (251.09(4)(b))

    The handwashing sinks in the rooms were being used for purposes other than handwashing. During interviews staff said they were filling bottles for formulas and water bottles for children to drink out of at the handwashing sink. Rule 251.09(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)

    Rule states that any staff who prepares meals shall document initial training of at least 4 hours in kitchen sanitation, food handling or nutrition before preparing meals and at least 1 hour annually each year after. Staff A was observed preparing lunch and was missing documentation of the initial 4 hours of training. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
20. Medium-Low risk3/5/2026

    Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

    The refrigerator nor the freezer in the kitchen were equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer. In addition The Tenderheart Room was also missing a thermometer in the refrigerator. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
21. Medium-Low risk3/5/2026

    Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)

    The monitoring results from 09/11/25, the most recent licensing inspection was not posted. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk3/5/2026

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

    The files for Staff A and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of continuing education hours for 2025 available for review during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Staff Record - Orientation (251.05(2)(a)8.)

    Staff B was missing documentation that was available to review at the time of the monitoring visit of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

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

    Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training (or Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Prevention, if taken prior to 8/31/20) could not be located at the time of the monitoring visit in the files for Staff B and C. AHT/SBS training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
25. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

    Staff C was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected