KIDS AT FIRST CHILD CARE CENTER

Regular License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(3)(a))

At least 30 days before the continuation date of the license, An applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: A completed continuation application, the license renewal Fee under S 48.65(3)(a), Stats and any forfeiture due under 48.715(3) Stats and any changes to center policies not previously submitted. Rule 251.11(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication (251.04(4)(a)2.c.)

It was discovered in the medical log book that a child sustained a head injury while in care at the center and parents were not notified immediately as is required by rule. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Medication kept onsite at the center was not kept in it's original container, including the label indicating the dosage and directions for administration. It was discovered that this medication had expired in 2019. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An EpiPen kept onsite at the center did not have written authorization from the parent or physician indicating the length of authorization to use the medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

The medical log book contained entries of injuries received by children while in care that did not include the time or year that the injuries occurred. Injuries received by a child while in care of the center must be entered into the medical log book with the child's name, date and time of the injury, and facts surrounding the injury. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Repeating (251.07(5)(a)5m.)

Daily menus may not be repeated within a one-week time period. It was discovered during the review of menu records that the same snack was served twice or more in the same week on several occasions. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Plan (251.07(5)(a)5.b.)

Rule states that menus shall be planned at least one week in advance. During the monitoring visit, it was discovered that the snack served each day was determined immediately prior to snack time. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Upon a review of the last 3 months of snacks served at the center, the minimum meal requirements were not met the majority of the time. Rule requires that children shall be provided with meals and snacks that meet the U.S. department of agriculture CACFP minimum meal requirements for amounts and types of food. It was discovered that a typical snack did not include any of the minimum meal requirement components. Rule 251.07(5)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Stairs, Walks, Ramps, Porches - Safety (251.06(2)(g))

The walkway in the outdoor play area had accumulated ice, resulting in slippery and potentially unsafe conditions for children using the space. Rule 251.06(2)(g) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

Staff B and C were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The Center Administrator was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The Center Administrator's file did not contain documentation of completion of the department-approved training in abusive head trauma prevention. This training is required for all child care workers, center administrators, center directors, and volunteers counted in staff-to-child ratio prior to working with children under 5 years of age. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)

Continuing education hours were not documented for the year 2025 in the Center Director's file or the Administrator's file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)

Staff record information was not on file for Staff B or Staff C. Rule states that all employee files must contain a record including the employee's name, address, date of birth, education, position, previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in an emergency. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when 5 children were not signed into the center's attendance record. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The file for Staff C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report, completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is physically able to work with young children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)

Contrary to rule, Staff C did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education in 2024. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff C was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff C was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff did not have sight and sound supervision of children when during the licensing visit it was observed that 2 children under 8 were being allowed to leave the bathroom and run down the hallway by themselves. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).