KAUKAUNA KINDER HAUS INC

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Based on record review on 5/28/26 a staff member within the infant classroom failed to sign out of staff to child ratios during their break. The cook who was covering the break failed to sign into staff to child ratios. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on observation the outdoor fence facing the parking lot failed to be 4 feet in height. The fence measured 3 feet 8 in. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 (251.07(4)(c))

Based on observation of the infant classroom the cribs failed to be placed end-to-end and/or have an aisle not less than 2 feet. Two cribs were placed end to side. Rule 251.07(4)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on record review the program failed to review the medical log books every 6 months. The last time it was reviewed was 12/5/24. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on record review and observation a staff member Staff member failed to have a current background check on file. The staff member previously worked for the center then left and returned did not have a complete fingerprint background check on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff C did not have current documentation of biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff (251.05(4)(c)1.)

Staff A did not have documentation of at least 15 hours of continuing education for 2024. Rule 251.05(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

On March 27, 2025, the provider self-reported that a three-year-old child fell into the water at a park with only an aide nearby who is not counted in staff-to-child ratios. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Diapering Children Over Age 2 (251.07(6)(i)5.)

On March 17, 2025, a three-year-old child was sent home still soiled from a prior diaper change. Rule 251.07(6)(i)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A child care worker has been working at the center for the past year but did not have a background check completed. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Field Trip (251.04(4)(a)4.)

On March 27, 2025, child care workers took three and four-year-old children on a field trip to the park without prior notification to parents on the specific outing. Rule 251.04(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Change In Program Service (251.04(3)(d))

On April 7, 2025, the licensed program hours and days of service were changed until staffing issues are resolved. This was not communicated to the Department at least five days prior to the change. Rule 251.04(3)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

A child care worker did not provide sight and sound supervision on 01/09/2025 when they were assisting children in the bathroom and a two-year-old child left the hallway and went into another classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)

On 01/09/2025, a child care worker used prohibited actions on two-year-old children when they picked a child up by the armpits and forcefully sat them against a wall and down on a bench, picked another child up by the armpits and forcefully sat them down on a bench, pulled a child by the arm down into a seated position, and slapped the hand of a child. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)

On 01/09/2025, a child care worker used prohibited actions on two-year-old children when they yelled at a child who would not stay seated on a bench, and yelled at a child in the classroom. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement (251.04(6)(a)5.)

Child #1 on the child record checklist failed to have a current alternate arrival/release agreement. Rule 251.04(6)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Examination (251.04(6)(a)8.)

Child #2 on the child record checklist failed to have a child health report on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff members B and D on the staff record checklist failed to have health reports on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

Staff member D on the staff record checklist failed to have a Wisconsin Registry certificate on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)

Staff member B on the staff record checklist failed to have a high school diploma on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff (251.05(4)(c)1.)

Staff member D on the staff record checklist failed to complete continuing education hours for 2023. Rule 251.05(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).