SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER OF MENOMONIE

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

Child # 3's file was missing documentation of the child having received a follow up health examination within the past two years. The most recent exam on file was dated 11/28/23. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of Staff B meeting the educational qualifications of a teacher was not available for review during the 01/20/26 monitoring visit. Documentation was later provided identifying Staff B meets the educational qualifications of an assistant teacher. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 1/20/26, there was not a teacher supervising the group of children in the Blue Room when a review of staff files identified the staff providing sole supervision only met the educational qualifications of an assistant teacher. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces (251.07(3)(f))

The licensee confirmed the center had an inflatable bounce house on the premises that was used by children in care with parents' permission. Trampolines and inflatable bounce surfaces on the premises shall not be accessible to children and shall not be used by children in care. Rule 251.07(3)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

A stack of recyclable materials from the kitchen, including an empty, open food can with the lid still attached, were accessible to children in the hallway while the kitchen floor was being cleaned. A group of children returned from the playground and passed the stack of recyclables, with one child who reached out to touch the can, causing the child to sustain a cut that was cleaned, and a band-aid applied. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep (251.07(2)(e)4.)

A staff acknowledged requiring a child to finish her milk prior to moving on to the next activity. Staff acknowledged requiring children to try foods. Forcing meals or snacks is prohibited. Rule 251.07(2)(e)4. (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 # 1 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination within the past 6 months. The most current health exam on file was dated 07/30/24. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.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 C's record was missing documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the Department, completed 12 months prior or within 30 days after beginning work at the center, 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).