LITTLE SPROUTS

2025

1. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

   Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)

   The Notice of Order, Sanctions, and Appeal Process with an Imposed Plan of Correction, issued by the Department on July 8, 2025, was not posted as required. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

   Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves (251.09(4)(a)10.)

   The instructions for use of diapering lotions, powders, and salves were not posted in the diaper changing areas, as required. Rule 251.09(4)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk12/8/2025

   Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding (251.09(3)(a)11.)

   Children sitting in bucket seats in the Mini Sprouts Room were not buckled in with the seats' safety straps, as required by rule. Rule 251.09(3)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk12/8/2025

   Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

   Child care workers in the Baby Sprouts Room were not consistently documenting changes in a child's development and routines every three months based on discussion with the parent. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

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

   The Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not consistently being kept in the room in which the child was in care when the Intake for Child Under 2 forms had not been in the Baby Sprouts' Room for at least a week. 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
6. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

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

   Based on observations and staff interviews, staff are not consistently washing their hands before handling food, and before and after assisting with diapering or toileting. Handwashing is required regardless of if gloves are worn. Staff members washed their hands upon being notified of the requirement from the licensing representative. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

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

   Children had not washed their hands prior to sitting down to eat lunch after playing in the classroom. A child's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks. Staff had children wash their hands after being notified of the requirement by the licensing representative. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

   There was not a current Authorization to Administer Medication form for one child's hydrocortisone cream. No medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center may be kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from the parent. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

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

   The medical / injury log book in the Baby Sprouts Room did not have documentation of the injuries having been reviewed by the director or director's designee with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last documented review date was 08/06/2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

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

    Staff were not using a two step process to first wash and then sanitize tables in the immediate timeframe before children were served lunch. Staff washed and sanitized the tables upon being notified from the licensing representative of the requirement. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Daily Routines (251.07(1)(d))

    There was not routines in place for transitions between toileting and eating and intervals between activities that were planned to avoid keeping children waiting in lines or assembled in large groups. Rule 251.07(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

    According to staff interviews and documentation, monthly safety trainings were not consistently being practiced. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

    The staff observed preparing meals was not wearing a hair net. Meal preparation staff are required to wear effective hair restraints such as hair nets or caps. Rule 251.06(9)(g)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Compliance With Rules (251.04(2)(b))

    Several rule violations under DCF 251 were observed during the monitoring visit. The licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter. Rule 251.04(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

    A physical examination report on a form provided by the Department that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired was not available for Staff D. The report shall be signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or other HealthCheck provider. The report shall indicate that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is 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
16. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

    Documentation of Staff C having satisfactorily completed Department-approved training in Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention and/or Abusive Head Trauma prevention, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children could not be located. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

    Documentation of Staff A obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    Documentation of Staff D having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities, was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium risk12/8/2025

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

    Documentation of the staff person receiving an orientation within the staff's first week at the center inclusive of all items under DCF 251.05(4)(a)1-18, as applicable, was not available for review for Staff C, D, or E. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
20. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

    On 12/08/25, the center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times in the Senior Sprouts Room when six children had left for 4K and were not signed out on the center's tracking clipboard. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
21. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

    On 12/08/25, the garbage container in the Senior Sprouts Room was not rigid, covered, watertight, and emptied daily or more often as needed, when staff had hung a plastic garbage bag by looping the top portion into a drawer and having it rest against the lower cabinets. Staff said they had been using this method for disposing of garbage, instead of a garbage container since sometime last week. A replacement garbage container that met rule requirements was delivered later in the day. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk12/8/2025

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

    The marked fire exit in the Junior Sprouts room was obstructed by a cart. The marked fire exit in the Half Pint's room was obstructed where a child had been placed to nap in front of the door. Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of three feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities (251.06(3)(b)3.)

    Based on staff interviews, staff members were not consistently aware of what their duties are if there is an emergency. Rule 251.06(3)(b)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

    Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication (251.04(4)(a)2.c.)

    On 07/23/25, the center administrator did not immediately notify parents when a 27-months-old child sustained a head injury at 8:39a.m., as required. Parents were notified at 9:05a.m., after the child began vomiting. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
25. Medium-High risk5/20/2025

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

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

    Not corrected