YMCA APPLETON - CHILD CARE CENTER

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

The Otter room had medication without current authorization. The authorization and medicine expired in 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

In the Fox room there was a container of eye drops that did not have a current authorization on file and needed to be sent home. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The chipmunk room had 1 intake that was not current (updated once every 3 months) and the otter room had 3 intakes that were not current. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Facility self-reported that on September 10, 2025, a 2-year-old child was left unsupervised for approximately two minutes when they walked out of the classroom door and stood in the hallway. The child was found by a YMCA staff member, not associated with the child care center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Facility self-reported that on 7/18/25 staff did not supervise children when a 3 year old child was left in the classroom for 5 minutes while the rest of the class went to the family center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

On July 18, 2025, the child care worker did not use the center tracking system of ensuring the tracking sheet was up to date and conducting a name to face attendance, resulting in a 3-year-old child being left in the classroom for approximately 5 minutes while the class went to the family fun center. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)

A staff member put a 3 year old child on a time out at the table for 10 minutes. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A staff member took a 3 year old child's arms out from under the table and placed them in front of him on the table and then when the child placed his head on the table she picked up his head and told him to eat. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Two staff members used chairs to restrain a 3 year old child's movements on 2 different occasions in April of 2025. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

The center self-reported that on January 7, 2025, a 6-month-old child was fed an incorrect bottle of breast milk. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The school age logbook was not reviewed once every 6 months. Corrected on visit date Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The fawn room did not have any intakes in the room to view. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The changing pad in the fawn room had rips and tears in it. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).