FIRST LUTHERAN CHILDCARE CENTER
NEW RICHMOND, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address218 County Road K, New Richmond, WI, 54017
Phone715-246-3199
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity136
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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218 County Road K, New Richmond, WI, 54017, NEW RICHMOND, WI 54017
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk1/14/2026
Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))
Files for Staff C, E and F were not maintained and have accessible all required items. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/14/2026
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Staff B did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education for 2025. There was only 6 hours of documented continuing education Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/14/2026
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Staff C was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/14/2026
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
In the preschool room, knives were observed in a drawer that was accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/14/2026
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))
Staff A, C, E and F regularly assigned child care teachers for infants and toddlers, did not have documentation of completion of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk8/5/2025
Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))
The Licensee/center failed to report to the department within 24 hours that a staff person did not know the whereabouts of a 2 year old child assigned to the worker for approximately 1 minute on 07/25/25 when the child was left behind outside while the rest of their classroom went inside. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk8/5/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
A 2-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1 minute when his group went back inside without him. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk8/5/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
On 07/25/25, the center tracking procedure was not followed when a floating teacher took over a classroom failed to count children using the attendance sheet when the class went inside resulting in one 2-year-old child being left behind on the playground unsupervised for approximately 1 minute. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/21/2025
Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))
The Licensee/center failed to report to the department within 24 hours that a staff person did not know the whereabouts of a 3 year old child assigned to the worker for approximately 30 minutes on April 16, 2025 when the child was left behind in the classroom while the rest of their classroom went outside. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)
The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff E that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
The file for Staff D did not contain documentation 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 - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Staff D was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/21/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff A, D and E were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/21/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 30 minutes when her group went outside without her. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/21/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
On 04/16/25, center tracking procedure was not followed when the staff failed to count children when the class went outside to the playground resulting in one 3 year old child being left behind in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 30 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/29/2025
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
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/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: NEW RICHMOND
- Capacity: 136
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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