SUNSHINE AND GIGGLES LLC

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

The medical log books were not reviewed within the prior 6 months as required. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Post (251.07(5)(a)5.a.)

A menu of meals and snacks provided by the center was not posted in the kitchen and in a place for parents to view as required. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

Based on attendance records and staff interviews, the center exceeded the required staff to child ratios when, on November 13, 2025, one teacher was present with six children between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Based on the ages of the children in the classroom, two teachers were required. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)

On November 13, 2025, a staff member engaged in a prohibited action when, based on video footage, they swatted a 1-year-old child on the bottom. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

On November 13, 2025, a staff member engaged in a prohibited action when, based on video footage, they used a loud, harsh tone when telling two 1-year-old children "get out of there now!" and "stay out of there!" because the children were playing in a gated off area of the classroom. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A play structure on the playground had a large piece of metal hanging down from it, creating a hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

A record of emergency drills was not maintained when the fire and tornado drills practiced for the month of September were not documented as required. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection (251.06(2)(b))

An electrical outlet was not protected by a guard as required when a classroom outlet was missing part of the plastic covering and was covered with masking tape. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A was working with children during the monitoring visit but did not have an eligible background check on file as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (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 did not have a health report from within the last 6 months as required when the most recent health report on file was from December of 2024. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Items Posted - Visible To Parents (251.04(2)(L)2.)

All posted items were not visible to parents when an order letter dated June 16, 2025 was covered by a non-compliance statement, preventing it from being easily visible. Rule 251.04(2)(L)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A did not have documentation on file of an orientation completed within the first week of working at the center as required. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Hand Washing Outdoors & On Field Trips (251.07(6)(i)6.)

Children's hands were not wiped off or washed after an outdoor snack as required when, during the monitoring visit, multiple children were observed leaving the table and going directly to the play equipment after eating snack. Rule 251.07(6)(i)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Medication Administration (251.07(6)(dm)3.c)

All medication dispensed to children was not recorded in the medical log book as required when, based on staff interviews, a child had been receiving eye drops daily but the staff had documented the medication through an app but not in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.c (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)

The eating surface was not cleaned and sanitized when, during the monitoring visit, children were observed eating a morning snack at a table outside. The table had not been cleaned or sanitized, and the food was placed directly on the table outside with no plate or napkin. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

Based on documentation and staff interviews, no emergency drills were conducted in the month of May. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A play structure on the playground had a large piece of metal hanging down from a walkway, creating a hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

The enclosure around the outdoor play space has two spots where there are gaps between the fence and gates that are greater than 4 inches. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center's child tracking procedure failed when, according to staff interviews, two staff members did not complete a name to face attendance check when coming inside from the playground. The staff miscounted the children in their care, resulting in a two-year-old child being left alone outside for 10 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Each child was not supervised by a child care teacher within sight and sound when, on June 2, 2025, a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for 10 minutes. The center was notified by a community member who called the center to report that the child was outside alone. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)

Each assistant teacher was not working under the supervision of a lead teacher when, based on staff interviews, two assistant teachers worked together in the two year old classroom without a lead teacher on June 2, 2025. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

Based on staff interviews, on June 2, 2025, Staff B was utilized as a lead teacher in a classroom without the required qualifications to be in a teacher role. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Change In Room Usage (251.04(3)(h))

The program did not report a change in room usage to the department as required when, during the monitoring visit, a toddler class was located in a classroom that had previously been closed. Rule 251.04(3)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A and B did not have a completed background check on file prior to working with children as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

A staff member engaged in an action that may be cruel, aversive, frightening or humiliating to a child when, based on staff interviews, a teacher grabbed a child and lifted him into the air by the back of his overalls. The staff member was terminated from employment following this incident. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).