PORTAGE HEAD START CENTER
PORTAGE, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address2930 Red Fox Run, Portage, WI, 53901
Phone608-742-5329
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-04:00 PM (Sep-May)
Capacity37
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2930 Red Fox Run, Portage, WI, 53901, PORTAGE, WI 53901
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/18/2026
Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)
The non-compliance statement, as a monitoring visit result, was not posted visible to parents. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/18/2026
Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.06(11)(bm)3.)
Outdoor equipment was not maintained in good condition, as a bike was observed to be rusty. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/18/2026
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
Items marked to keep out of the reach of children were stored in an unlocked cabinets accessible to children at their bathroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/18/2026
Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))
Children's blankets were not storage in a sanitary manner, as they were observed stacked on top of one another. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk9/16/2025
Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))
The premises outdoor was not free of hazards when the turf under the sand was raising on the sand area posing a potential tripping hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/16/2025
Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)
The freezer unit at the kitchen was not maintained at 0 degrees when thermometer showed 40 degrees. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,063/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: PORTAGE
- Capacity: 37
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
What parents actually pay
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