YAHARA RIVER LEARNING CENTER
DEFOREST, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address4165 Timothy Ct, Deforest, WI, 53532-2301
Phone608-842-0377
Operating details
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity115
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4165 Timothy Ct, Deforest, WI, 53532-2301, DEFOREST, WI 53532-2301
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
All employees in regular contact with children did not obtain a current certificate of infant and child CPR when Staff A last completed the training on 10/06/2023. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
Children had access to hazardous items when children were walking in the parking lot and staff abruptly moved a toddler because the they were close to a vehicle that the staff reported might be "hot, and it could hurt him". Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/20/2026
Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))
Actions were emotionally harmful and may have been physically painful when a teacher moved a toddler abruptly and spoke to the toddler in a loud tone. Additionally, the child was visibly upset during the interaction with the teacher. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)
Medication administration as not documented in the medical log book for January 14, 2026 and January 15, 2026. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/20/2026
Wiping Bodily Secretions (251.07(6)(g)1.)
Bodily secretions, such as runny noses, were not wiped when several children in the toddler room had mucus around their noses and mouths. Rule 251.07(6)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/10/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
All employees in regular contact with children did not obtain a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and automated external defibrillator when Staff B's CPR certificate expired in August of 2025. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk12/10/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who was within the sight and sound of children to guide the children, prevent harm, and ensure safety, when two school aged children were left outside unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk12/10/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The center did not adhere to a procedure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care were known at all times when two school age children were not accounted for during the transition into the building from outside and staff did not implement the tracking procedure and left two children outside, unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/30/2025
Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))
On January 6, 2025, staff provided a toddler's known allergen to the child for morning snack and the child consumed the allergen and had an allergic reaction. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk12/2/2024
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
Medication intended for use by a child in care was being kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from a parent when there is an Epi Pen being kept in the toddler room that did not have a current medication administration authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/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: DEFOREST
- Capacity: 115
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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