BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WATERTOWN PLANK

WAUWATOSA, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity175
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,412/mo

Contact information

Address8624 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226-3550

CityWAUWATOSA, WI 53226-3550

Phone414-771-2034

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity175

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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8624 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226-3550, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226-3550

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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: 4/23/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)

    Documentation of educational qualifications was not observed for Staff E, who is an assistant child care teacher. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk4/23/2026

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

    Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio was not maintained when 3 staff were marked as present in the Infant 3 classroom, but two staff were present and providing care for children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/23/2026

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

    Documentation of current biennial training in child abuse and neglect reporting requirements was not observed for Staff A. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))

    Cots were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots in the Toddler 3 classroom were uncovered with a bag of items sitting on top of the uncovered cots and cots in the Preschool 2 and Toddler 1 classrooms were uncovered. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))

    A child under one year of age was asleep in a crib with a bib towel hung on the side of the crib in Infant 2 classroom, during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk10/1/2025

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

    Disinfectant spray was on the counter and accessible to children in the Toddler 3 classroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/1/2025

    Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)

    The refrigeration unit in the Two's 2 classroom was not maintained at 40 degrees or lower when it was observed at 50 degrees during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk10/1/2025

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

    Per review, lines were skipped in the medical log book in the Transition Preschool classroom. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk6/30/2025

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

    The center failed to maintain the health, safety or welfare of a child in care when a child in the infant room fell from a changing table during diapering. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk6/30/2025

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

    Documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect reporting requirements was not observed for Staff A. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk6/30/2025

    Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)

    Center failed to use the changing table in accordance to manufacturer's instructions and recommendation's for safety when staff did not keep at least one hand on a child during diaper changing to prevent a fall. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (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.

11Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: WAUWATOSA
  • Capacity: 175
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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