YMCA CHILD CARE

Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule (251.06(2)(n))

A full garbage bag was observed to be attached to the fence in the outdoor play space, not in a covered, watertight container. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

A medication in the 4K room did not have an end date listed on the authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

A medication in the 4K room was not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

Energy absorbing surfacing on the outdoor space was not at a depth of nine inches under swings, and slides. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On April 16, 2026, a child was not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety, when the child was left alone in the diapering area on a changing table for approximately 12 seconds. A direct forfeiture was issued for this violation July 8, 2024. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety (251.09(4)(a)4.)

On April 16, 2026, a child was left alone on a changing table for approximately 12 seconds. Rule 251.09(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

A medication in the infant room had an expired authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Safety Alarm - Installed (251.08(8)(a))

Vehicles used for recent inclement weather transportation did not have vehicle safety alarms installed. Rule 251.08(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Vehicle Inspection Report (251.08(5)(b))

Vehicle inspection reports were not available for the vehicles used for occasional inclement weather transportation. Rule 251.08(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Driver Orientation - Requirement (251.08(4)(b))

Staff G, listed as a driver, did not have documentation of a driver orientation on file. Rule 251.08(4)(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 center did not have documentation a fire drill was completed in December, 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Opened cereal was not stored in a sealed food grade container. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Confidentiality - Compliance With Statutes & Rules (251.04(7))

Children's allergy information, including first and last names, were visible in the 3K room. Rule 251.04(7) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

Staff A used inappropriate guidance when holding on to the lower part of a child As jacket in order to impede their movement. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing (251.06(4)(jm)2.)

There was no testing of the fire or smoke alarm for August 2025 Rule 251.06(4)(jm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)

Staff A placed their legs on top of child As legs who was laying on a nap mat and fidgeting, restricting their movement. Staff A was terminated Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep (251.07(2)(e)4.)

Staff A forced child A to sleep during nap time. Child A struggled falling asleep for over 30 minutes and was not given an option for quiet activities. Staff A's employment was terminated. Rule 251.07(2)(e)4. (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.)

Staff A roughly pulled the mat out from underneath child A who was sleeping on the mat in order to wake the child up. Child A then was dumped on the ground and Staff A took the sleeping mat away. Staff A's employment was terminated. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).