POLK COUNTY HEAD START
BALSAM LAKE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address400 Polk County Plz, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810-9104
CityBALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-9104
Phone715-485-3413
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM (Aug-May)
Capacity35
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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400 Polk County Plz, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810-9104, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-9104
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/11/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/11/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
The file for Staff C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report 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 - Medium risk9/11/2025
Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)
There was no documentation in the file for Staff B showing that she completed the educational requirements for a teacher prior to assuming the teacher position. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/11/2025
Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)
Staff B, a teacher, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in her staff record file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/20/2024
Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))
Several areas of the center, including door trim and floor trim, had peeling or chipping paint. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (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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- 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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,063/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: BALSAM LAKE
- Capacity: 35
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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