THE GROWING TREE

NEW GLARUS, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,490/mo

Contact information

Address11 13th Ave, New Glarus, WI, 53574-8919

CityNEW GLARUS, WI 53574-8919

Phone608-527-4844

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity60

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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11 13th Ave, New Glarus, WI, 53574-8919, NEW GLARUS, WI 53574-8919

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 7/9/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    Three staff members did not have a completed background check prior to working with children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/9/2026

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

    Each child was not supervised by a child care worker when the program left a child at the community pool for approximately 5 minutes during a field trip on June 30, 2026. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk7/9/2026

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

    The center did not successfully implement a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of the children in care are known to assigned child care worker at all times. While on a field trip, the program left a child at the community pool for 5 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk6/16/2026

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    Staff did not complete child abuse and neglect training every two years. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk6/16/2026

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

    Intake forms for children under age 2 did not have documentation of changes in development and routines every three months as required. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk6/16/2026

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

    The diaper changing surface was not disinfected after each use, when staff were using a sanitizer to disinfect the surface. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

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

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

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/30/2025

    Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

    The outdoor dome climbing structure that is greater than 4 feet in height did not have a depth of at least 9 inches of energy-absorbing material underneath. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk2/21/2025

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (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.

10Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,490/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: NEW GLARUS
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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