BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WATERTOWN PLANK
WAUWATOSA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address8624 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, 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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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(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: WAUWATOSA
- Capacity: 175
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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