MARIPOSA LEARNING CENTER INC.
FITCHBURG, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address4870 Brassica Rd, Fitchburg, WI, 53711-8801
Phone608-299-9337
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity175
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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4870 Brassica Rd, Fitchburg, WI, 53711-8801, FITCHBURG, WI 53711-8801
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/3/2026
Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.06(11)(bm)3.)
Multiples dump toy trucks were rusty. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Children's hands were not washed after entering the facility during the outdoor transition. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk10/20/2025
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 on July 10, 2025, received medical assistance. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/31/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when diaper cream and hand lotions were located in multiple classrooms. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/31/2025
Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))
At the Aranas room children's blankets were not storage in a sanitary manner when they were one on top of the other. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
Medications and written parent authorization to administer medication, keep in multiple rooms, were expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/31/2025
Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns (251.09(2)(b))
Infants were not on individualized schedules when lights were turned off, lullabies were playing, teachers announced that it was time to sleep and infants were place in cribs despite not showing signals that they were tired. Rule 251.09(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/31/2025
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
2024
- Medium risk12/4/2024
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Staff member was signed-In in a classroom where she was not present. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk12/4/2024
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when hand lotion and hand sanitizer were accessible to children in Colibri. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,412/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: FITCHBURG
- Capacity: 175
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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