HAPPY HOLLOW LEARNING CENTER
HARTFORD, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1396 Patton Dr, Hartford, WI, 53027-9271
Phone262-673-3005
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity87
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1396 Patton Dr, Hartford, WI, 53027-9271, HARTFORD, WI 53027-9271
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/25/2026
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))
Based upon investigation on 03/13/2026 in the Dino room, the staff to child ratio was exceeded from 814 am until 815 am when five children were present age one year old with one staff worker. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/25/2026
Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))
Based upon investigation on 03/13/2026 a child care teacher left the Dino room, leaving a child care teacher with seven children under the age of two. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/25/2026
Policy - Child Guidance (251.07(2)(b))
Based upon video recording, a child care worker in the Dino room did not adhere to the implemented child guidance policy when they took a stuffed animal from a child in care and threw it acrossed the Dino room due to the child not following directions. Rule 251.07(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/25/2026
Mealtime - Staff With Children (251.07(5)(b)1.)
Based upon investigation on 03/13/2026 in the Dino classroom staff were not seated with children during the mealtime. Rule 251.07(5)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/25/2026
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Based upon investigation on 03/13/2026 a child was seated for a meal, when they left their seat and touched the floor and was not required to wash their hands prior to food being served. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/25/2026
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
Based upon investigation on 03/13/2026 two child care teachers were observed not handwashing after diapering children in the Dino room. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/25/2026
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))
Based upon file review a staff member providing care to children under the age of two did not have documentation of completion of the infant toddler fundamental course. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk4/16/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Based upon observation on April 16, 2025, a child care worker did not sign themselves out of the infant room when they were no longer included in the staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/16/2025
Ill Child - Isolation (251.07(6)(c)1.)
Based upon observation on April 16, 2025, an ill child was not isolated from the rest of the class while they waited for their parent to arrive. CORRECTED DURING VISIT Rule 251.07(6)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/13/2024
Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement (251.04(6)(a)5.)
Based upon review on November 13, 2024, Child #1 and #2 of the Child Record Checklist did not have a current alternate arrival/release agreement on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/13/2024
Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)
Based upon observation on November 13, 2024, several bottles of formula in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (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
$1,362/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: HARTFORD
- Capacity: 87
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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