LITTLE ADVENTURES EARLY LEARNING CENTER

COLUMBUS, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity95
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,362/mo

Contact information

Address1501 Farnham St, Columbus, WI, 53925-1880

CityCOLUMBUS, WI 53925-1880

Phone920-626-1000

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity95

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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1501 Farnham St, Columbus, WI, 53925-1880, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1880

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk3/17/2025

    Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older (251.07(4)(cm))

    Each child one year of age and older was not provided with a sleep surface placed 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child when toddlers were sleeping on sleeping bags that were placed less than two feet apart. Rule 251.07(4)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk3/17/2025

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

    The director did not review records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken when the first entry in the medical log book was entered on 7/22/2024 and it hasn't been reviewed. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

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

    A report on a physical exam was not completed within 30 days of a person being hired when Staff C's start date was 10/2/2024 and has not completed a physical health exam indicating that they are free from illness detrimental to children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk11/4/2024

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

    Staff A did not have a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that they have met education qualifications when Staff A has been working at the center for at least six months and does not have a Registry Certificate, as required. Additionally, Staff D's start date was 7/13/2021 and they do not have a Registry Certificate documenting their education qualifications, as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

    Each child care worker did not complete the department approved training on preventing abusive head trauma before their first day of beginning work when Staff C's start date was 11/4/2024 and the required training wasn't completed. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk11/4/2024

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

    The premises was not clean and in good repair when there was a broken floor tile in the two-year-old room, and dirt and grime on the walls and on the floor in the three-year-old room. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk11/4/2024

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

    An exit passageway did not have a minimum clear width of three feet and was obstructed by an object when an infant gate that does not open was obstructing the exit passageway. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk11/4/2024

    Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)

    Two Boppy Pillows are being used against the accordance of the manufacturer when the pillows were recalled in September of 2021 and are still being used in the infant room. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk11/4/2024

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

    Multiple lines were skipped between entries in the medical logbook in the infant room. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (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.

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: COLUMBUS
  • Capacity: 95
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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