MCHS YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MARSHFIELD, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address601 N Pine Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449-1967
Phone715-387-7555
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity140
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High8
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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601 N Pine Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449-1967, MARSHFIELD, WI 54449-1967
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026
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- Medium-High8
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/29/2026
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))
Staff D and Staff H did not have documentation of training in Abusive Head Trauma in their file. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/29/2026
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Staff G, Staff H and Staff L do not have a current Infant/ Child CPR certificate on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/29/2026
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
Staff H did not have assistant teacher qualifications within six months of hire. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/29/2026
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Staff E, Staff F, and Staff L, did not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education on file. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/29/2026
Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom (251.07(2)(c)5.)
Per observation, a three year old child was removed from their classroom for a time out due to screaming. Rule 251.07(2)(c)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/29/2026
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
Per interview with staff in the Infant D classroom, staff indicated that they are not washing hands after blowing children's noses, and instead are using hand sanitizer. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/29/2026
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Staff I did not have a staff health report on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk11/7/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
An authorization was not on file for an inhaler for Child 1. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/14/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
Per staff interview and observation, the disinfecting product is not being used per the product label instructions. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2025
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
Per observation, staff in classrooms C21 and C17 did not wash their hands between children when diapering and assisting with toileting. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
One medication in classroom C21 and one medication in the office had expired parent authorizations. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
One medication in classroom A20 and one medication in classroom B17 was not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
Four medications in classroom A20 did not have a parent authorization to administer. One medication in classroom B17 contained a blanket authorization and did not list specific times to administer. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/14/2025
Medical Log Book (251.07(6)(dm)1.)
The medical log book pages in classrooms B23 and B17 were not numbered. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2025
Food - Leftover Prepared Food (251.06(9)(f)3.)
Leftover food was stored in the refrigerators of classrooms C33 and C17 and was not dated. Rule 251.06(9)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2025
Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food (251.06(9)(d)1.d.)
A bucket of fruit was stored in the refrigerator of classroom C33 and was not covered. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2025
Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)
The refrigerator in classroom A25 did not have a thermometer. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2025
Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))
Classroom C17 contained multiple areas of chipped paint. Many of those areas were covered with tape to prevent children from picking at it. Classroom A25 contained multiple areas of chipped paint. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2025
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))
Classroom A20 was playing in the hallway and on three separate occasions one staff brought one child into the classroom, for various reasons, leaving the staff in the hallway out of staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (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
$1,290/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: MARSHFIELD
- Capacity: 140
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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