ST FRANCIS CHILDREN'S CENTER

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

The Preschool South classroom child tracking was not accurate. Staff failed to accurately count the number of children prior to going outside, leaving a child behind in the classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 5/6/26 staff reported a carpet fan was on the floor accessible to children in the Preschool South room on 4/14/26. At the time of the visit the carpet fan was on a low shelf accessible to children. The cord from the fan was loose and accessible to children. Part of Enforcement dated may 6, 2026. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation (251.06(2)(o))

The door in the Preschool South room was propped open on 4/14/26 with no screen. Rule 251.06(2)(o) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A three year old child was observed alone in a classroom while the rest of the class was outside. The child was unsupervised for approximately 5-10 minutes. Part of Enforcement dated May 6, 2026. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A four year old, non verbal child with special needs was not supervised for a short period of time when the child was found in the parking lot near Port Washington road. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Several bottle warmers were sitting on a low table accessible to young children. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

An infant was observed sitting at a table in a bucket seat with no strap. There were no straps for any of the bucket seats. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Several stacks of cots with individual sheets between the cots were not covered; to store in a clean and sanitary manner. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

There are several loose cords accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Some of the staff hours documented to meet ratio did not list the accurate classroom where the staff was working. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have a physical stating they are physically able to work with children and free from illness. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Policies Submitted & Implemented (251.04(2)(h))

Staff B did not follow center policy with regards to physical contact that is developmentally appropriate, safe and supportive, initiated with consent and free from action that could be misinterpreted by a child or family when giving a child a bear hug. This was self reported by the center on 1/14/26. Rule 251.04(2)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

Staff A does not have documentation of having had training in Abusive Head Trauma Prevention. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

The orientation on file for Staff A is not for a group child care, it was for a family child care. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

There is a small amount of flaking/deteriorating paint on several doors located in the outdoor play area accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

There are several skipped lines in a medial log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

Injuries received by a child while in the care of the center are not being entered in the medical log book on the date of the injury. The medical log book shows that an injury that occurred on 6/10/25 was not entered until 6/11/25. An injury that occurred on 6/12/25 was not entered until 6/16/25 and two injuries that occurred on 6/13/25 were not entered until 6/17/25. Also there are three incident reports one dated 6/13/25 and two dated 6/16/25 that have not been entered into the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

There is no current medication authorization form on file for a child with an Epi-Pen. There is no medication authorization form on file for a bottle of Tylenol. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)

The noncompliance statement dated 3/12/24 was not posted at the time of the visit. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center did not follow their child tracking procedure when a group of children were outside and the childcare worker did not have accurate documentation to know the name, number and whereabouts of children. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In childrens cubbies there were 4 tubes of diaper cream and a special hand soap for a specific child which all state keep out of reach of children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

Two bottles brought from home are not labeled with a name and date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).