NEENAH-MENASHA YMCA CHILD DEV CTR

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

Based on record review on 3/19/26, there was a medication authorization form without a start and end date in the Porcupine room. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 1/12/26, child care workers failed provide sight and sound supervision to a 3.5-year-old child when they exited Adventure Alley with the remainder of the class leaving the child behind. The child walked down the hallway to their normal exit door but was unable to open the door, where they were found by a Ymca member. The child failed to be supervised by center staff for approximately 3.5 minutes. The child was returned to the classroom by a Ymca membership services member. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Imposed Order issued. 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 January 12, 2026, staff workers failed to implement the centers name to face tracking procedure when exiting Adventure Alley and again when reaching their classroom/destination. These failures resulted in a child being left behind in Adventure Alley. The child's whereabouts were unknown to the assigned child care workers for approximately 3.5 minutes. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Imposed Order issued. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Space Designated For Children (251.06(1)(c))

On premises additional play space-Adventure Alley- designated for use by children may only be used by children and staff and may not be used for other purposes while the center is open. Center children failed to have exclusive use to Adventure Alley during their play time- general public children and adults were present in the play space with them on 1/12/26. Rule 251.06(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On December 9, 2025, child care workers failed to supervise a 2.5-year-old child when the child was left in the classroom alone for three (3) minutes when the workers took the rest of the class to the gym. The child was found by another child care worker when the child came out of the room and approached the worker. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order issued. 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 December 09, 2025, staff workers failed to implement the centers name to face tracking procedure when exiting the classroom and again when reaching their destination. These failures resulted in a child being left behind in their classroom for three (3) minutes. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order issued. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

A child's hand failed to be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and after diapering. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child care workers failed to change each child on an easily cleanable surface that is cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. A 2-step process shall be used. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Cleaning Child's Diaper Area (251.09(4)(a)11.)

Child care workers failed to wash the child's diaper area before each diapering with a disposable or fabric towel used only once. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.09(4)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)7.)

Child care workers failed to discard leftover milk or formula after each feeding and rinse bottle after use. Children's bottles were placed back into the refrigerator after children partially drank the contents. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.09(3)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Persons working with children failed to wash their hands with soap and warm running water before handling food, before and after assisting with diapering. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)

Eating surfaces failed to be washed and sanitized before and after each use. A 2- step process shall be used. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mealtime - Staff With Children (251.07(5)(b)1.)

Staff failed to sit with children at the table during mealtimes as required. Observed it the Chipmunk room. Rule 251.07(5)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

For a period between August and October 2025, a child care worker admitted to giving children, ages 13 months to 23 months, melatonin gummies prior to naptime, so the children would sleep well. The child care worker placed the melatonin in the child's mouth or hid it in their lunch. The child care worker administered the supplement without an authorization from the parents to do so. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order/Direct Forfeiture issued. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Of 5 Staff Records reviewed 2 were missing documentation of current CPR training. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of hours worked when counted in staff-to-child ratio failed to be up to date/current- staff were missing sign/out times. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

Parent authorizations for Medications failed to contain all of the required information. -Duration of medication administration from/to date. -Times for the medication to be administered, "as needed" may only be noted for chronic health medications. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

Infant bottles brought from home failed to be labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).