CADENCE ACADEMY OF WAUKESHA

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

On April 9, 2026 parents were not immediately notified when their child fell and bumped her head. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Policy - Child Guidance (251.07(2)(b))

On April 9, 2026, appropriate child guidance was not implemented when a staff person grasped a child's shirt and pulled the child toward them. The child slipped and fell to the floor. Rule 251.07(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

Staff F, hired more than six months prior to the visit, did not have assistant child care teacher qualifications on file. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The premises was not maintained in good repair when a cupboard door in the kitchen was observed with loose and/or broken hinges, and the cupboard door was hanging down. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A garbage can in the toddler A room had a broken lid and the lid could not be closed. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

An opened package of cereal was not stored in a sealed, food grade container. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child #1 and 2 do not have updated physical examinations on file as required every 6 months for children under age 2 (last updated 10/13/24 and 1/13/25 respectively). Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))

Cots stored in the Preschool 2 closet were not covered with a clean sheet, blanket, or other cover that is not used as bedding for a child during times when the cots are not in use. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication - Refrigeration (251.07(6)(f)4.)

A prescribed medication for a staff member was observed in the kitchen refrigerator that was not stored in a covered container clearly marked/labeled medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Center staff, including the director and teachers in the room where a child sustained a head injury, had reasonable belief that abuse/neglect to a child occurred and should have filed a report to CPS immediately. CPS was not notified until directed to do so by licensing. Rule 251.04(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On November 5, 2024, a child care provider was observed on video pushing a 2 1/2yo child by the neck into and enclosed area behind a bookcase. This teacher was observed hitting the child with a basket after he had placed it on her head and she threw it off toward the child. She was then observed grabbing this child by the arm, forcing him downward where he hit his head on an object causing him to sustain a head injury requiring stitches. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)

On November 5, 2024, a child care provider was observed on video separating a child from his classmates by placing him behind a bookshelf where a staff member prevented him from leaving. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).