CADENCE ACADEMY OF WEST ALLIS

Report - Incident Or Accident (251.04(3)(a))

The licensee failed to report to the department an incident that results in professional medical evaluation within 24 hours of the licensee becoming aware of the medical evaluation. On 2/3/26 facility staff called "911" for an enrolled child experiencing a health emergency however the incident was not reported the department until 2/5/26. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Health history information on file for Child #1, who has attended the center since 9/8/25, does not identify whether or not the child has a specific medical condition. Question #1 on the Health History and Emergency Care Plan has not been answered. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A, who has been employed since 9/22/25 and provides care and supervision to children under 5 years of age, has not documented completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

Per observation of the refrigerator in the Older Purple infant classroom, all bottles brought from home are not labeled with the child's name and dated. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Medical log books were observed to have skipped lines. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

A teacher did not wash their hands after wiping a childs nose with a tissue. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (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 Infant room read at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils (251.06(9)(a)5.)

Single-service utensils were observed in an uncovered bin in the School-Age room. Rule 251.06(9)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

The garbage container in the outdoor play space was full of garbage and did not have a tight-fitting lid. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

There was flaking paint on the wall in the Infant room. There was flaking paint on the wall and vent in the Orange room. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

There were loose plastic bags within reach of children in the Orange room. There was a cord from a radio hanging in the School-Age room. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

There were three teachers signed in the Infant room, but only two teachers were present. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (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.)

A child experienced a head injury and the parents were not notified until after the child had gone home for the day. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff C had an expired CPR certificate on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

There was a gap greater than 4 inches between the fence and the ground in an area of the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

There was a container of wipes in the Green Room/Red Room's bathroom and in the Preschool room that had a label 'to keep out of reach of children' and they were accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

The garbage container in the Preschool room was nearly full with garbage/food waste and did not have a lid. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The medical log books in the Infant B room and Preschool Room had skipped lines. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

There was a medication authorization form in the Preschool room for a child's EpiPen that did not include dates in which the medication can be administered. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

Staff C, a regularly assigned assistant child care teacher for a group of infants and toddlers, has not completed a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care within 6 months of assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).