BRIGHT FUTURE

BARABOO, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,362/mo

Contact information

Address1000 11th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913-1729

CityBARABOO, WI 53913-1729

Phone608-448-4211

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity50

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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1000 11th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913-1729, BARABOO, WI 53913-1729

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/5/2026

    Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)

    Staff members failed to follow indoor equipment manufacturer recommendations, which could compromise the safety of children in care when a 5-year-old child fell from a toddler's slide and sustained an injury. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk7/28/2025

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

    The Center did not report the Department that a child who suffered an injury while in its care received medical assistance. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

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

    Staff A record form was incomplete missing personal information, previous work experience and emergency contact information. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

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

    Some staff member included in the staff-to-child ratio did not sign-in, in multiple rooms. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

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

    Staff A and B did not have documentation of having completed Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. High risk7/28/2025

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    Children were unsupervised when a child was injured while in their care, and staff members did not know how the accident happened until they viewed camera footage. The lead teacher was in a different room while the teacher assistant was playing with other children. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk7/28/2025

    Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

    On July 9, 2025 Little Dino's room was not supervised by a lead teacher from approximately 3:30pm to 3:44pm. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk7/28/2025

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

    An opened closet with potentially harmful materials to children was accessible for infants and toddlers. Items labeled keep out of the reach of children were accessible when diaper rash lotions were stored in an unlocked cabinets. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

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

    The premises was not maintained in good condition when at the Little Dino's Room there was a filtration at the ceiling. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints (251.06(9)(g)1.b.)

    The kitchen helper did not wear an effective hair restraint while she was preparing the meal. Rule 251.06(9)(g)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk7/28/2025

    Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

    A staff member was observed roughly grabbing a child's hands to keep him seated and prevent him from running out of the room. The director was advised to provide the staff member with resources on alternative child guidance techniques. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk7/28/2025

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

    Some indoor equipment and furnishings were unsafe and accessible to children in several areas of the center. An interior loft was in poor condition, a shelving unit was broken, and sensory materials and mirrors were broken and falling off the wall. Rule 251.07(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-Low risk7/28/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

    Toddler's development and routine documentation was not updated every 3 months. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-Low risk7/28/2025

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

    The directions of diapers lotions, powders or salves on use by children were not posted in the diaper changing area. Rule 251.09(4)(a)10. (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
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,362/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: BARABOO
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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