ONCE UPON A TIME CHILD CARE CENTER
VERONA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address910 Whalen Rd, Verona, WI, 53593
CityVERONA, WI 53593
Phone608-845-2367
Operating details
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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910 Whalen Rd, Verona, WI, 53593, VERONA, WI 53593
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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: 1/16/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk1/16/2026
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff A did not receive training in Child Abuse and Neglect within the prior two years as required when their most recent training documentation was from September of 2023. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk11/4/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
All children were not supervised by a staff member within sight and sound of the children when, on October 28, 2025, a 2-year-old child opened a gate and left the playground, walked across the parking lot, and was found in the street in front of the center. The child was unsupervised for approximately 2 to 4 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/4/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The center's child tracking procedure failed when, on October 28, 2025, a 2-year-old child opened a gate and left the playground, walked across the parking lot, and was found in the street in front of the center. The child's whereabouts were unknown to the assigned caregivers for 2 to 4 minutes until the child was returned to the group. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/13/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
Child B did not have current authorized medication on site when the child's epipen had expired in June of 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (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: VERONA
- Capacity: 150
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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