ACTIVE CHILD CARE
OAK CREEK, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI, 53154-7339
Phone414-677-1100
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity168
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI, 53154-7339, OAK CREEK, WI 53154-7339
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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: 2/10/2026
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/10/2026
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
The center failed to document days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio when 3 staff were signed in to the Hopping Heros class but one staff was present. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/10/2026
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
Documentation of a complete health history was not observed for Child 1. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/10/2026
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Documentation of changes in children's development and routines, every three months, was not observed for all children in the Tumbling Tots and Curious Climber's Classrooms. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/10/2026
Driver Record - Obtain & Review (251.08(4)(c)1.)
A current driver record was not observed for Staff B during the monitoring visit. The last driving record was obtained in January 2025. Rule 251.08(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/10/2026
Driver Orientation - Requirement (251.08(4)(b))
Current annual driver training was not observed for Staff B. The last driver training was completed January 2025. Rule 251.08(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/10/2026
Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))
Sleeping surfaces in the Curious Climbers Classroom were not stored in a clean and sanitary manner when cots were stored uncovered and with various items piled on them. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/10/2026
Cleaning Aids - Equipment (251.06(2)(m))
Cedar mops with attached cleaning solution were accessible to children in the Leaping Legends classroom's bathroom and Tide Trekkers classroom's bathrooms. Rule 251.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/10/2026
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The center failed to implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure the whereabouts of children in care when 5 children were signed into care in the Hopping Heros classroom, but 6 children were present. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk11/5/2025
Contact With Person - Behavior (251.05(3)(k)2.)
Per review of camera footage, former staff exhibited behavior that gives reasonable concern for the safety of children when staff was observed having a verbal altercation with a child in care. Rule 251.05(3)(k)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/10/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Per review of sign-in sheets, staff in the Curious Climbers classroom failed to document days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio for 9/10/25, when 3 staff were signed into the classroom, though 1 staff was present and providing care for children. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/10/2025
Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)
There was less than nine inches of energy absorbing materials under the slides in the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/10/2025
Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))
An unrolled garden hose was on the ground and accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/10/2025
Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))
There was a garbage container, in the kitchen, that did not have a cover as required. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/10/2025
Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)
A previously opened bag of Cheerios was taped shut rather than being stored in a bag with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/10/2025
Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)
Documentation of monthly fire evacuation and fire drills practice was not observed since July 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/10/2025
Menus - Changes (251.07(5)(a)6.)
The center failed to record changes to the planned menu when the center served a meal not on the menu and neither the kitchen menu or parent menu were updated during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.07(5)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/24/2025
Medical Log Book (251.07(6)(dm)1.)
The center was unable to provide a medical logbook for the summer camp. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk6/24/2025
Parent Notification - Minor Injury (251.04(4)(a)3.)
The center failed to notify a parent of a minor injury to a child until the parent inquired about the injury. Rule 251.04(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/29/2025
Parent Notification - Minor Injury (251.04(4)(a)3.)
The center failed to notify a parent of a minor injury to a child in care. Rule 251.04(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/29/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight & sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety on 5/13/2025, when a child was injured while outdoors and staff was unaware of the injury until the parent notified the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/8/2025
Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)
Documentation of current record of tornado and fire drill practice was not observed for April 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/8/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Documentation of changes in the children's development and routines was not updated every three months in the Tumbling Tot's classroom. The last update was conducted in January 2025. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/8/2025
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
Per observation, staff in the Tumbling Tot's classroom failed to wash their hands after cleaning and wiping noses. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/8/2025
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Children's faces/noses were not cleaned in the Tumbling Tot's classroom during the monitoring visit. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/8/2025
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair (251.06(2)(gm))
The floor of the bathroom in the Adventure Crew classroom was littered with used paper towels and two bath towels. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: OAK CREEK
- Capacity: 168
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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