LAKESIDE ACADEMY

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

Lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed on a low shelf in the Purple Cats Classroom, and was accessible to the children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of completed fire evacuation and tornado drills for the month of June 2026 was not observed during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))

Cots were not stored in a sanitary manner when they were uncovered and had items sitting on top of them, in the Purple Cats Classroom. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A disposable diaper was observed in an open garbage container in the bathroom of the Purple Cats Classroom. Rule 251.09(4)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

There was an open area greater than 4 inches in the wood fence, at the back of the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect (251.04(8)(a))

Center staff failed to report an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect of a child in care to the county department of social services or human services when staff reported suspected child abuse and neglect to the center's administration on April 21, 2026, for an incident that occurred on April 10, 2026 but never reported the incident to the county department of social services or human services. Center staff witnessed and never reported an incident of suspected child abuse to a child in care which occurred on April 15, 2026. Rule 251.04(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

Per self-report, a staff person "aggressively" sat a child down , multiple times, while outside, and used a kicking motion, striking a child, to shove a child forward into a classroom. The center also reported a staff person pulled multiple children by their arms, hit a child in the head, causing that child to fall over, pull a child by their legs, which caused the child to hit their head on the floor and used force to sit a child in a chair multiple times, all actions were potentially injurious to children in care and observed on center provided camera footage. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)

Per self-report and center camera footage, a staff was observed using a restraint/bear hug to restrict movement of a child by grabbing the child by the arm, pulling the child near and wrapping their arms around the child and holding the child while the child attempted to break free. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

Documentation of an orientation completed within the first week at the center was not observed for Staff D. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

Documentation of the director or the director's designee's review of records of injuries, in the medical logbook, with staff every 6 months was not observed in the Infant classroom and the Green Frogs classroom. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements was not observed for Staff D and Staff E during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)

Documentation of authorized person and emergency contact information was not observed for Child 4. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width (251.06(4)(d))

A step ladder and a cover to a water table were in front of a lit exit and exit passageway during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)

The refrigerator in the 3 year old classroom was not maintained at 40 degrees when the thermometer read 45 degrees. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 006 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A large box of goldfish crackers and a bag of cereal were opened and not placed food grade containers or zip loc style bags. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002, Individual 004, Individual 005, Individual 006 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).