APPLE RIDGE ACADEMY

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

In the Jr. Preschool room, staff in the classroom on 03/17/25 and 03/18/25 are not signed out of the classroom on those dates. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In the 4K classroom, liquid Zyrtec expired 12/2025. An EpiPen for same child expired 11/25/25. Parent authorizations ended on same dates on the medication authorization forms. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication - Storage (251.07(6)(f)3.)

Prescription Hydrocortisone ointment in the Preschool 2 room was being stored in the child's cubby. Rule 251.07(6)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

In the Jr. Preschool room, the medication authorization for Acetaminophen for a child has no start or end date of the authorization. There is no medication administration instructions, or medication interval instructions on the medication authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury (251.07(6)(dm)3.a.)

A 3 year old child in the Jr preschool room came in with a scratch above their right eye. This was not documented in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log Book (251.07(6)(dm)1.)

The medical log book in 4K classroom is not numbered after page 100. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair (251.06(2)(gm))

In the hallway there were ceiling tiles that were observed to have brown stains. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Several plastic shopping bags were observed balled up on the floor of the Jr. Preschool room accessible to children in that classroom. These plastic shopping bags are a potential suffocation hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)

Staff E, identified as a meal preparation staff, and observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and Staff E do not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training for Staff A was taken on 03/11/24. The most recent biennial child abuse & neglect training for Staff E was taken on 08/03/22. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years as required. The most recent health examination for Child 1 was on 01/08/24. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils (251.06(9)(a)5.)

Single service utensils (spoons) were observed in the Jr. Preschool room not covered. Rule 251.06(9)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A child was sitting behind a bookshelf, left his seat and tackled another child resulting in injury to the other child. Based on the placement of the bookshelf, staff were unable to guide the child's behavior to prevent the other child's injury. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Health history information was observed incomplete for a child's file reviewed in the Two's room. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

Swiffer solution labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in a classroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)

The monitoring visit results from April 08, 2025, visit was not observed posted. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Per a review of the injury log book, two different entries were noted in which a parent was not immediately notified of injury to the face. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of physical health examination that indicates Staff B is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and is physically able to work with young children was not on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child abuse and neglect training, completed at least once every 2 years, was not observed on file for Staff A. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

Medication was observed in the Preschool room without a label that included the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An exit in the Preschool 2 room was observed obstructed by a sleeping child. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The directions on applying lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering shall be posted in the diaper changing area. These directions were not posted in all rooms that diaper children. Rule 251.09(4)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).