CREATIVE START EARLY LEARNING CTR
DURAND, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address542 7th Ave W, Durand, WI, 54736
CityDURAND, WI 54736
Phone715-672-4164
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity40
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High5
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- Medium-Low1
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Location
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542 7th Ave W, Durand, WI, 54736, DURAND, WI 54736
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)
Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not available for review for Child # 4. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)
Child # 2 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination within the past 6 months. The most recent health exam report available for review was dated 010/16/24. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
Some Authorization to Administer Medication forms were missing the date range of the authorization. A written authorization to administer medication should include the child's name and birthdate, name of medication, administration instructions, medication intervals and length of the authorization dated and signed by the parent is on file. Blanket authorizations that exceed the length of time specified on the label are prohibited. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
One child's Albuterol inhaler was not in the original container. Medication is required to be in the original container and labeled with child's name and the label shall include the dosage and directions for administration. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/4/2025
Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))
Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker. The Intake for Child Under 2 form was not moved to the Infant Room with a child who was in care in the Infant Room for the day. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver (251.09(1)(d))
Each infant and toddler shall be cared for by a regularly assigned child care worker in a self-contained room or area. A child was moved from the 2-3's Room to the Infant Room to adjust for staff-to-child ratios. Rule 251.09(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,434/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: DURAND
- Capacity: 40
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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