CHILD LIFE MINISTRIES

MCFARLAND, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,224/mo

Contact information

Address5529 Marsh Rd, Mcfarland, WI, 53558-9690

CityMCFARLAND, WI 53558-9690

Phone608-838-4425

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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5529 Marsh Rd, Mcfarland, WI, 53558-9690, MCFARLAND, WI 53558-9690

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/9/2026

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

    Non-prescription medication was not labeled with the child's name and prescription medication did not have a label with the child's name, dosage and directions for administration. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/9/2026

    Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

    A medication intended for use by a child did not have a current medication administration authorization form from the parent. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk9/29/2025

    Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))

    Center did not report to licensing the unknown whereabouts of a child within 24 hours of the incident occurring. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/29/2025

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    Each child was not supervised by a child care worker within sight and sound to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when two 3-year-old children left the premises and were found across the field in a neighbor's backyard. The children were unsupervised for approximately 2 - 2.5 minutes before being discovered by staff. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance (251.06(4)(j)2.)

    A smoke detector in the Rainbow Center was chirping and not maintained in operating condition. Rule 251.06(4)(j)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

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

    Medications being stored at the Rainbow Center did not have written parent authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk2/4/2025

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

    The indoor premises was not in good repair when in the school-age classroom portions of the stone window sill were loose and no longer attached to the wall. This was fixed immediately. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (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.

13Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,224/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: MCFARLAND
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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