BABY ELEPHANTS

MONONA, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity30
Hours07:00 AM-09:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,488/mo

Contact information

Address1945 W Broadway, Monona, WI, 53713-1603

CityMONONA, WI 53713-1603

Phone608-283-9553

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-09:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity30

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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Location

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1945 W Broadway, Monona, WI, 53713-1603, MONONA, WI 53713-1603

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

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

    At the Toddlers room 5 children were supervised by one teacher. A child under 18 months old was part of the group. En el salon de los ninos pequenos habian 5 ninos bajo la supervision de una maestra. un nino menor de 18 meses era parte del grupo. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk12/8/2025

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

    Dry foods were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. Cheerios and crackers were stored in an open unsealed bag. Los alimentos secos no se almacenaban en bolsas con cierre hermetico ni en recipientes de metal, vidrio o plástico apto para uso alimentario. el ceral y las galletas estaban en una bolsa abierta sin sellar. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

    Menus - Post (251.07(5)(a)5.a.)

    December 2025 menu was not posted visible to parents neither in the kitchen. El menu de Diciembre 2025 no estaba publicado en area visible o la cocina. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk12/8/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    The diapering changing pad at the bathroom was in a poor condition making it difficult to disinfecting it. La colchoneta de cambiar panales en el bano estaba en malas condiciones lo que lo hace dificil de mantenerlo desinfectado. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/31/2025

    Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)

    Staff A y B record form was incomplete, missing personal information, previous work experience, emergency contact information, and signature. Los empleados A y B no tenian documentacion de informacion personal, experiencia laboral, contactos de emergencia, ni firmado el documento en su expediente. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk7/31/2025

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

    Staff days and worked hours record was inaccurate when some staff were not sign-in, in multiple rooms. El record de las horas y dias trabajados de los empleados no estaba concreto cuando varios maestros no anotaron su entrada a los salones. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/31/2025

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

    At the Toddlers room there were 6 children under the supervision of one teacher. Some children were under 2 yrs old. En el salon de los ninos pequenos habian 6 ninos bajo la supervision de una maestra. Varios de estos ninos eran menores de dos anos de edad. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk7/31/2025

    Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.06(11)(bm)3.)

    Outdoor equipment was not safe when climbers was broke with sharp edges accessible to children. Los juguetes del patio no estaban en condiciones segura cuando un juego de treparse estaba roto, accesible a los ninos. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low risk7/31/2025

    Menus - Post (251.07(5)(a)5.a.)

    July 2025 menu was not posted visible to parents neither in the kitchen. El menu de Julio 2025 no esta publicado en area visible o la cocina. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low risk7/31/2025

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

    The director or the director's designee did not review records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. El director no reviso el libro de incidentes/accidentes con las maestras del centro cada 6 meses para asegurarse que se han tomado las medidas necesarias para prevenir futuros incidentes/accidentes. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-Low risk7/31/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves (251.09(4)(a)10.)

    The directions of apply lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering were not posted in the diaper changing area. Las instrucciones para aplicar lociones, polvos o ungüentos a un nino durante el cambio de panales no estaban publicadas en el área de cambio de panales. Rule 251.09(4)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk7/31/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    The diapering changing pad at the infants room were in a poor condition making it difficult to disinfecting it. La colchoneta de cambiar panales en el salon de los bebes estaba en malas condiciones lo que lo hace dificil de mantenerlo desinfectado. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,488/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MONONA
  • Capacity: 30
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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