HELPING HANDS PRESCHOOL

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

A sleep sack was not used in accordance with manufacturer specifications when an infant was continuing to use a swaddle sleep beyond the age range listed. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff D did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position they were currently working in. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff J and K did not have documentation of completed abusive head trauma prevention training on file prior to working with children as required. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The program did not have a written record of monthly fire drills practiced for January. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))

The toddler classroom was over ratio for: 6 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 7 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 on 02/05/2025 8 hours where there were 7 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 The threes and fours classrooms combined and were over ratio for: 4.5 hours when there were up to 16 children to 1 teacher on 02/03/2025 4 hours when there were up to 17 children to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 8 hours when there were up to 19 children to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 7.5 hours when there were up to 15 children to 1 teacher on 02/7/2025 Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The ratio of child care workers to children was less than the number specified in multiple classrooms based on attendance records provided by the program and observed during site visits, including when the infant classroom had five infants to one teacher on 02/03/2025 for four hours. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

Staff G and H did not have documentation of completed coursework required for the position within six months of employment. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff E, N and O did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

Staff N did not have documentation of completed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file as required. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff E, F and I did not have documentation on file of current infant/child CPR training as required. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Orientation (251.05(2)(a)8.)

Staff G did not have documentation of orientation program completed within their first week at the center as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

Staff G, N and O did not have a Registry Certificate on file within six months of employment as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff E, F, G, and L did not have a physical examination report on file within 30 days of employment as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff I, J and K 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).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

The program did not maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance when staff did not sign themselves and children in and out of classrooms multiple times during the two weeks of attendance records that were collected and reviewed by the department. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Information (251.04(2)(c))

Inaccurate information was given to the department about program and staffing planning. This information was contrary to what was observed during an unannounced visit, including unqualified staff, classrooms remaining open and required staff-to-child ratios not being met. Rule 251.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff F did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).