HAPPY HEARTS DAY CARE INC

2026

1. Medium risk6/10/2026

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

   The attendance record was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit. When the licensing representative arrived, there were 19 total children in care of the center, and only 15 children were signed in. Later during the visit, after 2 children were picked up, there were 17 total children in care of the center, and only 13 were signed in. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/10/2026

   Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

   There was no physical examination on file for Staff D. Staff D has been employed by the center and providing care and supervision to children for over a year. Rule requires that a physical examination report is completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk6/10/2026

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

   There is no documentation of days and hours worked by each staff member, and in what classroom they are counted in staff-to-child ratio, as is required by rule. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk6/10/2026

   Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)

   There was no record of continuing education on file for Staff D, Staff F, or Staff G available for review by the licensing representative for the year 2025. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk6/10/2026

   Staff Record - Orientation (251.05(2)(a)8.)

   There was no documentation of a completed orientation for Staff E on file for review by the licensing representative. Rule requires that the licensee shall maintain documentation of a completed orientation for each adult who works at the center within their first week of work. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/10/2026

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

   Staff D was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the department. Staff C has a current CPR-AED certificate, but not from a department-approved course provider nor including infant and child CPR training components. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium risk6/10/2026

   Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

   A child care teacher who has been providing sole supervision to groups of children did not have documentation of the entry level training requirements for the position that they hold. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk6/10/2026

   Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

   An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff D, who has been employed at the center for longer than 6 months. This unqualified staff has been counted in staff-to-child ratio and providing supervision to groups of children. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk6/10/2026

   Person In Sole Charge Of Children - Minimum Age (251.055(1)(i))

   It was observed by the licensing representative during the visit that a 17 year old staff member was providing sole supervision to a group of napping children. Rule states that no person under 18 years of age shall be left in sole charge of a child. Rule 251.055(1)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk6/10/2026

    Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Persons In The Center (251.055(2)(g)2.)

    It was observed during the licensing visit that staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the center during naptime. The Assistant Teacher in the Infant Room left the premises for a period of time during naptime on the day of the licensing visit, and there were not sufficient qualified staff onsite to meet the required staff-to-child ratios. Rule 251.055(2)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium-Low risk6/10/2026

    Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)

    An Order Letter with an Imposed Plan of Correction that was issued to the program on March 19th, 2026, was not posted and visible to parents as is required by rule. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium risk3/31/2026

    Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))

    250.11(5)(b)-CONTINUATION LICENSE - APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMISSION DATE At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of License, An Applicant for license renewal Shall Submit To The Department the following materials: A Completed License Continuation Application, The License Renew Fee Under S. 48.65(3)(A), Stats., And Any Forf. Due And Owing Under 48.715(3), Stats., Or Penalty Under 48.76, Stats. Any Changes to Center Policies Not Previously Submitted. Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children (251.09(2)(a))

    It was observed that child care workers were not promptly responding to a crying child's needs on several occasions. Rule 251.09(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring (251.09(1)(m))

    An audio monitoring device shall be used in any area or room where children under one year of age are placed to sleep. On the day of the complaint visit the infant sleeping room did not have an audio device. Rule 251.09(1)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk3/4/2026

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

    It was observed that staff were not sitting at the table with children during lunch. Rule 251.07(5)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size (251.07(3)(a)1.)

    It was observed that children under age 3 were provided with adult size spoons during lunch, and were having difficulty eating their meals. The licensing specialist requested age-appropriate utensils be provided for the children, which center staff then provided to the group of children. Rule 251.07(3)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium risk3/4/2026

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

    It was observed by the licensing specialist that 3 toddler-aged children were placed in a small gated enclosure after lunch. Physical restraint and placing children in confined spaces are prohibited by rule. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Daily Routines (251.07(1)(d))

    Rule states that intervals between activities shall be planned to avoid keeping children assembled in large groups. It was observed that a group of toddler-aged children were placed in a small gated enclosure after mealtime, with no activities or toys available, for a period of over 5 minutes. Rule 251.07(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

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

    The record of emergency drills was not available for review during the visit. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
20. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child (251.06(7)(a))

    There was not 35 square feet of usable square footage accessible to children when 3 toddler-aged children were placed in a small gated enclosure, with an approximate total square footage of 12.5 square feet. Rule 251.06(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
21. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Person In Sole Charge Of Children - Minimum Age (251.055(1)(i))

    It was discovered during the complaint investigation that child care workers under the age of 18 were providing sole supervision and care to children on multiple occasions between the dates of 2/17/2026 and 2/27/2026. Rule states that no person under 18 years of age shall be left in sole charge of a child. Rule 251.055(1)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

    There was not at least one qualified teacher supervising a group of 6 toddlers on the day of the complaint visit. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

    Staff D and Staff E were used to meet staff-to-child ratios and were providing sole supervision and care to a group of 6 toddler-age children on the day of the complaint visit and had not completed the entry-level training requirements needed for their positions. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
24. Medium-Low risk3/4/2026

    Center Director - Responsibilities (251.05(3)(e)2.)

    Rule states, in pertinent part, that the center director shall be responsible for the supervision of the planning and implementation of the center's program for children and the supervision of staff at the center. Upon review of staff schedules and other relevant documentation reviewed during the course of the complaint investigation, an employee at the center who is not listed as the center director is fulfilling these duties. Rule 251.05(3)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
25. Medium risk3/4/2026

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

    Staff D and Staff E were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected