MHS WEST PRESCHOOL-DAYCARE

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

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival time has not been recorded for a child present in the Toddler room. In addition, per a review of a sampling of attendance records including the week of 2/2/26-2/6/26, departure times were not recorded for multiple children. The attendance records reviewed are also missing last names of multiple children and dates of birth. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (251.09(2)(bm))

Per the report of the center director (Staff B) video footage reviewed following receipt of a complaint showed an enrolled infant asleep on the floor and in a swing rather than on his back in a crib as required. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

Staff A, who is has been regularly assigned to a group of infants and toddlers since March 2025, did not complete Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care within 6 months after assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child care workers failed to document changes in Child #1's development and routines information every 3 months based on discussion with the parent. Information on file for Child #1 has not been updated since 10/15/25. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Intake Information (251.09(1)(am))

Per documentation on the Infant & Toddler Intake Form for Child #1 (age 7 months), Child #1 is to be fed only breast milk while in care however Staff A fed Child #1 a bottle of drinking water contrary to written instructions from the child's parent. Rule 251.09(1)(am) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Condition & Sharing Of Personal Care Items (251.07(6)(i)3.)

Personal use items are not maintained in a sanitary condition in a classroom when individual children's water bottles brought from home are used throughout the day and are observed placed together inside a single plastic bin and used throughout the day. During the time the water bottles are in the bin they are touching each other. Rule 251.07(6)(i)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements (251.07(5)(a)4.)

USDA minimum snack requirements are not met when pudding cups, Rice Krispie treats, Pirate's Booty, Pop Tarts and Veggie Straws are served as snack components. Rule 251.07(5)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A cord from a bubble machine is hanging from a shelf above the changing table in the Toddler classroom. An upright vacuum cleaner with an attached cord and a cord from a speaker are observed hanging from the counter in the Toddler classroom and are accessible to children. Included in a Warning Letter issued June 20, 2025. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A section of the outdoor play space that is designated for older children is surrounded by snow fencing with an area spanning several yards where the snow fencing has collapsed. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children is known to the assigned child care workers at all times is not adhered to in the Toddler classroom when one child present is not included on the tracking clipboard. Included in an Order issued on May 10, 2024. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)

Staff A, who meets the qualifications of an assistant child care teacher, does not always work under the supervision of a child care teacher in the Infant Classroom. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (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 the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate and does not always identify which classroom the staff person worked in. For example, per a review of staff hours documented for the week of 2/2/26-2/6/26, departure times were not recorded for multiple staff. In addition, a recorded arrival time does not identify the staff person as the person's name has been crossed out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)7.)

Used sippy cups observed in a red bin next to the toilet in the bathroom in the Red classroom have not been rinsed after use as required. Rule 251.09(3)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Infant & Toddler information on file for Child #6 has not been updated by child care workers within the last 3 months as required. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))

Infant & Toddler Intake information on file for Child #6 is not on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

Per a review of a center medical log book a child was not administered a medication at the time the parent authorized. The medication administration form states a medication should be administered at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Per the medical log book on 6/4/25 the medication was administered at 1:30 PM and at 8:55 AM on 6/5/25. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Per an observation of medications at the center for use by enrolled children, multiple medications are not labelled with the child's name as required. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The most recent Child Abuse & Neglect training completed by Staff D expired on 10/14/24. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Medication forms on file for multiple children are incomplete. For example, a form to administer aspirin to a child does not identify the times to administer the aspirin or an authorization end date and instead states "indefinitely." A medication authorization form on file to administer a child an inhaler twice daily does not contain a start date. A medication authorization on file to administer a child Orajel and Ibuprofen does not specify a dose for the Ibuprofen and instead states "MAX 1.875 ml" and does not contain a start or end date or specific times to administer the items. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)

An entry in one of the center medical log books indicates that on 5/7/25 "aspirin" was administered to a child in care. The medical log entry does not state the dose that was administered. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Changes (251.07(5)(a)6.)

The menu states "English Muffins, Bananas, Milk" were served for breakfast. Per the report of staff, waffles, milk and strawberries were served. The changes to the menu were not recorded on the copies of the menu kept on file and posted for parents Rule 251.07(5)(a)6. (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 observed in classrooms are not covered. Rule 251.06(9)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An area of the drywall near the toilet in the bathroom in the Red classroom is cracked, peeling and deteriorated resulting in a hole in the wall. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A large tub of commercial disinfecting wipes is accessible to children on the floor under a chair next to the toilet in the bathroom inside the Red classroom. The tub states "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION." Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).