RED BALLOON - NORTH
LA CROSSE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address2910 Gillette St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-3049
Phone608-781-3550
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity91
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2910 Gillette St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-3049, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-3049
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2025
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2025
- Medium risk3/24/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
On 3/4/25 a staff member who was in the process of changing an 11 month old child's diaper turned away from the child who was not restrained in the diaper changing station. The child then wiggled through an open barrier of the diaper changing station and fell to the ground causing him to bump his head on the floor. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/24/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety (251.09(4)(a)4.)
Per rule, if the diapering surface is above floor level, provide a barrier or restraint to prevent falling. On 3/4/25 an 11 month old child was not restrained and fell through an open area of the barrier on the diaper changing station, hitting his head on the floor. Rule 251.09(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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.
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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: LA CROSSE
- Capacity: 91
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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