HOMETOWN CHILDREN'S CENTER INC

Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication (251.04(4)(a)2.c.)

Per staff interview, parents are notified of head injuries at pick up and are not immediately notified when an injury occurs. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area (251.09(4)(b))

The hand washing sink in Classroom 1 is being used for food preparation. Rule 251.09(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Per staff interview, in Classroom 2 the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned in a two step process of soap and water followed by a disinfectant and the disinfectant is not being used per the label instructions. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and D did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

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

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

Staff B did not have record of orientation on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and C did not have record of continuing education on file for 2024. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

Staff D has worked as a teacher for more than six months and does not have record of a Registry certificate on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff B and D did not have record of a health report on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)

Staff B and D did not have record of personal information on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

Child 1 and 2 did not have record of a health report within the last two years. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The Warning Letter of Noncompliance issued on 10/16/24 was not posted next to the child care license. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)

Staff D is working as a teacher and does not have record of a high school diploma on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In Classroom 1 a six-month-old child was asleep in a crib while wearing a bib. A four-month-old child was asleep in a crib while swaddled in a blanket and propped up on a bobby pillow. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

The medical log books in Classrooms 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure all possible preventative measures are being taken. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Classrooms 3 and 4 contained multiple dry food items that were not stored in a bag with zip-type closures or in a metal, glass, or food grade plastic container with tight-fitting cover. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

Classrooms 1, 3, and 4 did not have thermometer in the refrigerator. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff in Classrooms 2, 3, and 4 did not adhere to the center's child tracking procedures to ensure the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care at all times when all classrooms transitioned outside and did not take their daily attendance sheets or iPads with attendance record. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

As the licensing specialist entered the center, the teacher from Classroom 3 came up the stairs from the lower level of the center. The teacher returned to Classroom 3 where five children were in the classroom alone. The teacher stated they needed to run downstairs for something and the teacher next door in Classroom 4 was keeping an eye on the children. Five children were not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and B did not have record of the biennial child abuse and neglect training on file. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

Child 1 and 8 did not have record of a health report every two years. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child 4 did not have record of a health report on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

Child 3, 4, and 5 did not have record of immunizations or waivers on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

Child 5 did not have record of a health history form on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).