LILY PAD LEARNING CENTER LLC

Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.07(3)(a)2.)

Indoor play equipment failed to be in good repair- a reading nest contained a large hole/tear in the mesh siding. Rule 251.07(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

On April 1, 2026, a child care worker failed to ensure the health and safety of a 4.5-month-old infant when the infant was dropped by the worker who was not holding the infant in a way to ensure the infant's safety while holding two infants at one time. The worker stood up from a rocking chair with the two infants, one in each arm, and one infant flipped out of the worker's arm, falling to the ground and bumping their head. The violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order issued. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Persons working with children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before handling food, before and after assisting with toileting and diapering, after wiping bodily secretions from a child with a disposable tissue, and after exposure to blood or bodily fluids. If gloves are used, hands shall be washed after the removal of gloves. Per video footage- on 4/1/26 staff failed to wash hands before handling food- making infant bottles-and before diapering as required. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Confidentiality - Compliance With Statutes & Rules (251.04(7))

The center failed to maintain the children's confidentiality when they provided to a staff's Defense Attorney, video footage showing all the children in attendance during an incident that occurred on10/13/2025 in the Ladybugs Room. Rule 251.04(7) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on records review, the center did not have a health report on file for staff member B. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed (251.04(4)(a)2.b.)

On March 4, 2024, the center failed to immediately notify a parent of injuries on a 6 month old child. The child had cut like mark near the child's left arm pit area and torso. The center documented a bruise observed on the child that day but omitted the other injuries. The parent was not notified of these injuries but discovered them when they arrived home. After discovering the injuries, the parent took the child to the emergency room. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury (251.07(6)(dm)3.a.)

On March 04, 2024, the center failed to document all injuries observed on a child under their care in their Medical Log Book. The center documented bruising observed but omitted the cut like mark on the child. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury (251.07(6)(dm)3.a.)

The center staff failed to document in the Medical Log Book that on 09/19/2025, a red mark was observed on a 6 month old child's chest. The center also failed to document in their Medical Log Book an injury observed on another child on 02/10/2025. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

On October 13, 2025, a child care worker failed to ensure the health and safety of a 3-month-old non-mobile infant when the infant while under the care of the center suffered a humerus fracture to their left arm. Video footage from the infant room shows the child moving both arms before earlier in the day. In the afternoon the child is with the child care worker and the child screams when not in full camera view, at the changing table and in the crib area. When the child was brought back in camera view and the sleep sack is removed, the child's left arm is limp and not moving. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed (251.04(4)(a)2.b.)

On 10/13/2025, a child care worker failed to immediately notify a parent, with sufficient detail, that a child in care was injured and required immediate medical attention. The parent was called over an hour after the child suffered the injury. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 10/13/2025, a child care worker in the infants' room failed to wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Contact With Children - Alcohol, Controlled Substances (251.055(1)(j))

Based on video footage provided, on September 18, 2025, a child care worker was observed consuming alcohol while caring for children. On September 29, 2025, during the complaint investigation the licensee reported that the worker was terminated due to a co-worker observing a bottle of alcohol fall out of their pocket. Rule 251.055(1)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding (251.09(3)(a)9.)

Based on the center's video footage, on 09/18/2025, a staff member propped the bottle of an infant while the child was in their crib. Rule 251.09(3)(a)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Language Development, Learning Experiences (251.09(2)(e))

On September 18, 2025, routines were not used as occasions for language development and learning experiences. The child care worker rarely spoke to the children in her care. Much of the time the worker's attention was on their cell phone. Rule 251.09(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (251.09(2)(bm))

On September 18, 2025, an infant was observed, via video, to be sleeping in a swing in the nap room area. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on the center's video footage, on 09/18/2025, a staff member failed to wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury (251.07(6)(dm)3.a.)

Based on center's records, on 08/14/2025, the program failed to document in the Medical Log Book scratches observed on a child in care. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 09/18/25 and 10/13/25 the child guidance policy to deal with children that are crying, fussy or distraught was not implemented. The worker was not calm nor comforting with the crying children. The worker was heard saying things like (audio imperfections): "You guys are pissing me off with this", "You will stop, you will not cry like that.", "What is your problem?", "All done.", "Go to bed. Stop it." "Go back to bed.", "You did f***ing wake her up.", "All done. You chose this.", "Mother f***king idiot." Rule 251.07(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

On 09/18/2025, a 6 month old child in the Infants' Room received 22 half-moon red marks that, according to medical professionals, appeared to be adult fingernail scratches/marks on the child's body. Per staff interviews, the marks were not present on the child when the parent dropped them off, however, they started to appear later in the day and continued to appear throughout the afternoon. The lead teacher involved in the child's care was observed to be frustrated while caring for the infants on this day. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Policies Submitted & Implemented (251.04(2)(h))

Center video footage shows that on September 18, 2025, and October 13, 2025, a child care worker was seen regularly using their cell phone when they were used in staff to child ratio. The cell phone use policy that was developed and adopted by the center allows cell phone usage only during breaks. Rule 251.04(2)(h) (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 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep (251.07(2)(e)4.)

Based on staff interviews, on July 21, 2025, a child was offered a meal at lunch time, the child was not feeling well and refused the meal. Shortly after lunch, the child requested the meal, but it was not offered to him even though there was food available in the kitchen. Rule 251.07(2)(e)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

In the girls' bathroom, the third stall from the door had peeling paint. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Safety Restraint System (251.08(6)(a))

In the van used for transportation, there were some child booster seats that were expired. Rule 251.08(6)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))

At Least 30 Days Before the Continuation Review Date of The License, An Applicant for License Renewal Shall Submit to The Department the Following Materials: A Completed License Continuation Application The License Renew Fee Under S. 48.65(3)(A), Stats., And Any Forfeiture Due and Owing Under 48.715(3), Stats., Or Penalty Under 48.76, Stats. Any Changes to Center Policies Not Previously Submitted. Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).