CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER

STEVENS POINT, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity146
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address3109 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI, 54482-8800

CitySTEVENS POINT, WI 54482-8800

Phone715-544-4991

Operating details

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

Capacity146

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low10
  • Low0

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Location

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3109 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI, 54482-8800, STEVENS POINT, WI 54482-8800

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 6/29/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk6/29/2026

    Special Diets - Medical Condition (251.07(5)(a)9.)

    Two supplements in Room 2 were not accompanied by written instruction from a doctor. Upon parent request one supplement was to be discarded six weeks after opening. The supplement was first administered on 02/09/26 and was not discarded within six weeks. Rule 251.07(5)(a)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/29/2026

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

    The parent authorization for one medication in Room 4 was authorized as needed and did not include specific intervals. The length of the authorization exceeded the product label recommendations. The parent authorizations for two medications in Room 9 did not include specific dates and/or times to administer. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk6/29/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food (251.09(3)(a)10.)

    A container of baby food in Room 2 had not been covered prior to refrigeration after being opened. Rule 251.09(3)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk6/29/2026

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

    Diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were in reach of children in the bathroom of Room 8. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/5/2025

    Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)

    Per staff interview and review of documents, medication administration is not documented in the medical log book in Room 2. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk12/5/2025

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

    Bottles in Room 2 did not include the child's name or date. One bottle in Room 3 did not include the child's name or date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/10/2025

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    There were 17 children in Classroom 8 and only 15 children were signed in on the daily attendance sheet. The visit form was not completed for the two children that transferred to the classroom. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

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

    Staff A did not have record of CPR on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

    The fire drill for February was not documented. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk3/10/2025

    Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

    In Classroom 8 entries in the medical log book did not include the time of incident. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk3/10/2025

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

    Per staff interview, Classroom 2 is not using the disinfectant product per the product label instructions. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/5/2024

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

    A self-reported incident occurred on 11/25/24 when a child with a dairy allergy was served and consumed whole milk with breakfast. The allergen exposure resulted in an allergic reaction. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/20/2024

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    In Classroom 2 there were six children signed in on the daily attendance and only four children were in the classroom. Two children had moved to a different classroom and the move was not documented on the visitor or daily attendance sheet. In Classroom 3 there were five children signed in on the daily attendance and only three of those children were in the classroom. One child had left for the day, one child moved to a different classroom and two children joined from a different classroom, and the moves were not documented on the visitor or daily attendance sheets. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk9/20/2024

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

    In Classroom 6 two staff were not signed out. In Classroom 9 one staff was not signed out. In several classrooms multiple staff had not signed out on various days throughout the week. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk9/20/2024

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

    Staff did not adhere to the procedure to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care at all times when staff did not follow the center's procedure of using visitor sheets to document movement between classrooms. Two children moved from Classroom 2 to Classroom 3 and the move was not documented. One child moved from Classroom 3 to Classroom 4 and the move was not documented. Staff documented on the daily attendance sheet that the scheduled child counts were conducted even though the names and number of children on the attendance did not match with who was in the classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk9/20/2024

    Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

    Lines were skipped in the Classroom 3 medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk9/20/2024

    Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

    In Classroom 5 entries in the medical log book did not contain the last names of the children. In Classroom 3 entries in the medical log book did not contain the last names of the children and dates and times of the incident. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk9/20/2024

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

    One medication in Classroom 8 was authorized to be administered as needed with symptoms and did not include a doctor's emergency care plan. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (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.

23Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,290/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: STEVENS POINT
  • Capacity: 146
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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