LEARNING LADDER DAYCARE

Administration - Health, Safety, Welfare Of Children (250.04(2)(j))

Licensee failed to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of children in care during licensing visit. An infant child, 6 months old, was observed asleep in a swing. Licensee created an unsafe environment when attempting to secure the child in the swing with a pipe cleaner. Child was swaddled with arms down, a blanket was placed over the child's chest with a bottle propped up, child's head was immobilized by folded diapers placed on each side of child's head. Child was facing the wall, corner of the room, licensee was not present in the room or area to ensure safety. Rule 250.04(2)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding (250.09(3)(i))

An infant was observed with a blanket across his chest and a bottle propped on the blanket upon licensing arrival. Rule 250.09(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (250.09(2)(c))

An infant was observed sleeping in a swing, in a separate room, upon licensing arrival. Rule 250.09(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care (250.09(1)(c)1.)

Child 1, present at the of licensing visit, lacked information for providing individualized care, including sleep schedule, eating habits, physical development, etc. Rule 250.09(1)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (250.07(6)(f)5.)

An EpiPen was observed on the premise without a medication authorization. Rule 250.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps - Bedding (250.07(4)(d))

Children were not provided with a mat, sheet, and blanket at the time of licensing visit. Children were observed laying on mats with a small square of fabric under their heads, no sheet was provided to cover the remainder of the mat. Children were given blankets. Rule 250.07(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Play Equipment - Manufacturer Instructions And Recommendations (250.07(3)(a)5.)

Equipment on the premise was not used in conjunction with manufacturer instructions and recommendations. An infant was restrained in a moving infant swing with a pipe cleaner. Swing lacked a buckling system, licensee tied a pipe cleaner between the middle buckle unit and the upper straps. An infant was placed in a bouncy seat without being secured with safety straps. Infant was observed crying and arching their back, posing a fall out hazard. Rule 250.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements (250.06(9)(h))

Lunch served on the day of licensing visit did not meet minimum USDA meal requirements. Lunch contained pizza, blackberries, nacho cheese chips, and water. Rule 250.06(9)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint (250.06(2)(k))

The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. The back porch/deck contained several areas of flaking and deteriorating paint, accessible to children. Flaking and deteriorating paint was accessible on the shed in the outdoor play space, behind the garage. Rule 250.06(2)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (250.06(2)(e))

The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. The outdoor play space contained loose boards and sheets of metal accessible to children. An area between the garage and storage shed was observed with various broken items stacked on top of each other, creating a hazard. An extension cord was observed in the play space accessible to children near the rocks. Loose plastic fencing was observed throughout the play space. Rule 250.06(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (250.06(11)(b)4.)

The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure of at least four feet. Wooden railroad ties were observed on the side wall of the play space with a loose rock area, area did not meet the minimum four feet for an enclosure. The rear enclosure area was noted with a highway entrance ramp behind it. Rule 250.06(11)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Creosote And Pcp Treated Wood (250.06(11)(b)3m.)

Railroad ties were observed accessible throughout the outdoor play space. The railroad ties were observed deteriorating. Rule 250.06(11)(b)3m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (250.05(4)(c)4.)

The file for Staff A lacked documentation of meeting continuing education hours for 2025. Rule 250.05(4)(c)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff File - Background Check Results (250.05(2)(b))

Licensee failed to maintain a background check on an individual listed as a provider on the center attendance records. Individual was present with children during the weeks of March 20 - April 3, 2026 and April 20 - April 26, 2026. Licensee was provide with technical assistance from the Department regarding a background check for the individual in 2023. Rule 250.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Disclosure Of Personal Information (250.04(7)(b)1.)

Licensee failed to maintain confidentiality of personal information when a sheet with a child's information, including difficulties with bathroom usage was posted on the parent board. Rule 250.04(7)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (250.04(6)(b))

Licensee failed to have children's birthdates on the center attendance records at the time of licensing visit. Licensee was provided technical assistance in 2024 regarding birthdates being on attendance forms. Rule 250.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History Compliance (250.04(6)(a)4m.)

The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of child's immunization history upon review. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact (250.04(6)(a)1.e.)

The files for Child 3 and Child 4 lacked complete enrollment information upon review. Files lacked information pertaining to an address for the emergency contacts. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1.e. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Information (250.04(2)(c))

Licensee failed to ensure all information provided to the Department was current and accurate. The Department received police reports which provided conflicting information from what the licensee provide the Department. Rule 250.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff File - Days, Hours Worked (250.05(2)(c))

Staff did not sign in on 9/17/24. Rule 250.05(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (250.06(2)(e))

In the living room, tv cords were hanging loose and a bimbo seat that is a recalled product, did not have the required safety straps and was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children. Rule 250.06(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Premises - Condition & Repair (250.06(2)(m))

The closet door handle in the napping room was partially detached from the door. Rule 250.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Play Equipment - Condition (250.07(3)(a)4.)

A broken toy (Little Tike playground set) with sharp edges was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children. Rule 250.07(3)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces (250.07(3)(e))

Inflatable bounce toys were observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children. Rule 250.07(3)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (250.09(3)(b))

Infant bottles brought from home were not labeled with the childs name and dated. Rule 250.09(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).