APPLE RIDGE ACADEMY

Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

The energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) was observed to not be at a depth of at least nine inches underneath a slide and underneath a climbing ladder that is more than 4 feet in height and in the fall zone extending 4 feet beyond the ladder. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

There is a gap greater than 4 inches underneath the fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure. There is a retaining wall running alongside the fence making up the outdoor play space enclosure. Where the retaining wall runs along the outdoor play space enclosure, the outdoor play space enclosure is less than 4 feet high. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

Several pacifiers with rubber and hard beads attached were observed in the Infant 1 classroom. These beads pose a potential choking hazard. A rusty pot with sharp edges was observed in the outdoor play space. This was corrected during the visit and removed. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing (251.06(4)(jm)2.)

Fire alarm testing was not documented for February-March 2026. Rule 251.06(4)(jm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A cold storage thermometer in the freezer in Infant 1 room containing breast milk reads 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

In the two's classroom, there are two entries in the medical log book that are not dated. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Changes in development and routines are not documented every 3 months based on a discussion with the parent for 2 children in the two's classroom. One child under 2 intake was last updated 11/17/25 and one child under 2 intake was last updated 10/02/25. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

On 03/31/26 incorrect breast milk was given to a child in the Infant 1 classroom. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center's child tracking procedure was not accurate on 04/01/26, when 6 children were present in the Infant 2 classroom, however 5 children were marked as present on the classroom tracking record. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of staff hours worked and in which classroom was not accurate for the Toddle 2 room or the Toddler 1 room. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

In the infant 2 room a container of infant formula didn't contain a label with a date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

An infant was accidently feed incorrect breastmilk Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)

Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out that exceed 3 minutes. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff did not wash their hands before or after diapering multiple children. on 8/12/2025. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Children's hands were not washed after diapering on 8/12/2025. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Not Isolated (251.07(2)(c)4.)

Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out that removed the child from all other children into a corner. Rule 251.07(2)(c)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Age (251.07(2)(c)1.)

Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out. Rule 251.07(2)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

A child was assisted off the the floor by their hands and not under their arms causing a nurse maid elbow injury on 8/12/2025. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

Children were allowed to sit on the outside of a tube slide and a 6 year old child fell off the slide causing the child to break their arm. Previously cited in a Direct Forfeiture dated 1/31/2024. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff failed to guide children's behavior and ensure safety when children were allowed to climb on the outside of a circular slide not in direct site of provider, when provider's back was turned to the child. A child fell off the slide and broke their arm. Previously cited in an Order/Direct Forfeiture dated 5/7/2024. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The tracking procedure was not properly implemented in the Infant 2 room as 6 children were listed on the tracking, but 7 children were present. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)

Urine was observed in an unflushed toilet. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled (251.06(4)(a))

The fire extinguishers were observed not checked yearly. The last check was June 2024. Rule 251.06(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

Child #1's health history information was observed incomplete. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A current infant/child CPR/AED training certificate was not on file for Staff B. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).