CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
RACINE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1015 Washington Ave, Racine, WI, 53403-1761
Phone262-898-7366
Operating details
Hours05:00 AM-11:59 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity98
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium9
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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1015 Washington Ave, Racine, WI, 53403-1761, RACINE, WI 53403-1761
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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: 3/19/2026
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk3/19/2026
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
Documentation of complete health history information for a child with asthma was not observed. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/19/2026
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Documentation of 15 hours of continuing education was not observed for 2 employees. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Documentation of CPR training by a Department approved trainer was not observed for 4 staff. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/19/2026
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
Medical log entries on page12 in the Purple Room were not signed / initialed. Medical log in the Red Room had skipped lines on page 14. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/19/2026
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))
Documentation of infant and toddler training was not observed for an employee. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/19/2026
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent and a person authorized to pick up was not observed for 1 child. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk7/31/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
A group of children were split and one group moved to a different room, while four were left in the original classroom. The four remained in the room, unsupervised, four several minutes as the child care worker assigned to the room had not entered the classroom before the group was split. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/31/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
A closet containing cleaning equipment in the hallway and the cabinet in the kitchen containing commercial sanitizer and bleach were both unsecured and accessible to children. The door to the kitchen in accessible from the classroom and was opened. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk7/31/2025
Food - Leftover Prepared Food (251.06(9)(f)3.)
Leftover prepared food was not dated in the refrigerator. Rule 251.06(9)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/11/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Staff F did not have on file, documentation of a physical examination that indicated she was free of communicable disease, including TB. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/11/2025
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))
Staff B did not have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/11/2025
Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)
Entries in the Red Room medical/injury log book were not all signed or initialed by the person making the entry. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/11/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
Staff B has been working as an assistant teacher since April 2024 and does not have the required educational qualifications. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk12/11/2024
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).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/20/2024
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).
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
$1,490/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: RACINE
- Capacity: 98
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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