CADENCE ACADEMY OF MENOMONEE FALLS

Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent (251.04(6)(a)2.)

Written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment is not on file for Child 1. Rule 251.04(6)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An inake form in the Infant A room and several intake forms in the Toddler B room were not reviewed and updated within the past 3 months. 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))

In the Toddler B room, an under 2 intake form was not on file in the room care was being provided. 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.)

A childs medication (an Albuterol inhaler) was given to a child on 12/17/25 and 12/18/15. The authorization to administer this medication ended 9/6/25. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

The medical log book in the Toddler B room was not reviewed within the last 6 months; the most recent review date occurred on 2/24/25. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

In the Toddler B room, a page from the medical log book is missing. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

There is no documentation that a monthly fire evacuation drill was conducted for the month of December 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

There is no thermometer in the Toddler B refrigerator . Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)

In the Infant A room, the refrigerator is not being maintained at 40 degrees or below and the freezer is not maintained at 0 degrees; the refrigerator is at 44 degrees and the freezer is at 12 degrees. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

Flaking paint was observed on the wall in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Water stains were observed on ceiling tiles in the Infant A room and Early Preschool B room. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection (251.06(2)(b))

An electrical outlet in the Pre-K room did not have an outlet cover. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In the outdoor play space, the fence had gaps larger than 4 inches. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

A the time of the licensing visit, there was no file available for review for Staff E. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

The health history on file for Child 3, identified as having a tree nut allergy, is incomplete. The health history questions that correspond to the food allergy (questions #2-8) were blank. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)

The file for Child 1 and Child 4 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing (251.06(4)(jm)2.)

There is no documentation demonstrating the required monthly smoke detector testing was conducted for the month of December 2025. Rule 251.06(4)(jm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)

An employee was witnessed placing a child against a wall and forcibly hitting the child in the face with a ball. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect (251.04(8)(a))

Employees of the center had reasonable cause to suspect that a child was abused and it was not immediately reported to social services or law enforcement. Rule 251.04(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance (251.04(4)(a)2.e.)

A child was subject to inappropriate child guidance from an employee which was reported to center management by the employee who witnessed it. The incident occurred on 7/29/25 and it was not reported to the parents until 8/4/25. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.e. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Prohibited Actions (251.04(3)(jm))

An employee witnessed another employee engage in prohibited actions towards a child. The employee reported the incident to center management immediately, however management did not report to the department within 24 hours. The incident occurred on 7/29/25 and it was not reported to the Department until 7/31/25. Rule 251.04(3)(jm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Driver Record - Obtain & Review (251.08(4)(c)1.)

Staff A did not have a driving record on file for review during site visit. **record was sent via email after licensing visit was completed** Rule 251.08(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)

The order dated 12/18/24 was not posted. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)

The refrigerator in the Pre-K classroom was at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

On 12/10/24, the Toddler A classroom was out of ratio from approximately 8-8:15am. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).