BEARS CARING HANDS CHILDCARE CENTER

2025

1. Medium risk4/30/2025

   Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (250.04(6)(b))

   On the day of the monitoring visit, attendance was not accurate. There were 4 children present but only 3 children signed in. The providers own child was not signed in. One of the providers child left during the visit but was not signed out. Rule 250.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium risk4/30/2025

   Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect (250.05(3)(fm))

   Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse and neglect training. The training on file for Staff A was taken September 2022. **This was verified as corrected via email on 5/1/25** Rule 250.05(3)(fm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-Low risk4/30/2025

   Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection (250.06(2)(a))

   Electrical outlets in the main living room were missing child safety guard covers. Rule 250.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk4/30/2025

   Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (250.06(2)(c))

   Cleaning supplies were observed in the kitchen in an unlocked cabinet. Rock salt was scattered on the pavement in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. Rule 250.06(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium-Low risk4/30/2025

   Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (250.06(2)(e))

   The climbing dome in the outdoor play space was not in good repair. The dome was missing several climbing grips, causing screws to be exposed. Several large items (large boxes containing outdoor play equipment and cots) were observed leaning against the wall, posing a potential for the items to fall on a child. Rule 250.06(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk4/30/2025

   Premises - Condition & Repair (250.06(2)(m))

   There are several pieces of garbage scattered in the outdoor play space, accessible to children. Rule 250.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk4/30/2025

   Smoke Detectors - Testing (250.06(4)(a)3.)

   The smoke detector upstairs was beeping at the time of the licensing visit. **This was verified as corrected during a verification visit on 5/5/25** Rule 250.06(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk4/30/2025

   Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces (250.07(3)(e))

   The licensee failed to follow the approved exception request when the large trampoline in the outdoor play space did not have a lock on the zipper to ensure the trampoline is inaccessible to children in care. Rule 250.07(3)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

   Not corrected