BARABOO HEAD START CENTER
BARABOO, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1531 Lake St, Baraboo, WI, 53913-3079
Phone608-742-5329
Operating details
Hours06:45 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity56
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1531 Lake St, Baraboo, WI, 53913-3079, BARABOO, WI 53913-3079
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 3/3/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/3/2026
Staff Orientation - Food And Allergic Reactions (251.05(4)(a)4.)
Staff A and Staff B are missing documentation of completing an orientation on prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. Rule 251.05(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/3/2026
Staff Orientation - Medication Administration (251.05(4)(a)6.)
Staff A and Staff B are missing documentation of completing an orientation on administration of medications. Rule 251.05(4)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk2/26/2025
Certificate Of Insurance - Dates Of Coverage (251.04(2)(g)1.)
The licensee has not submitted to the Department a certificate of insurance showing general liability insurance with limits of not less than $25,000 for each person and not less than $75,000 for each occurrence. The Department requested the insurance certificate on 11/27/24 and on 1/09/25. As of 2/26/25 the certificate has not been received. Rule 251.04(2)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/24/2024
Report - Plan Of Correction (251.04(3)(f))
The plan of correction for violations cited at the 7/11/24 visit, which was due 7/25/24, has not been received. The correction plan was requested on 9/05/24 and again on 9/17/24. As of this date, it has not been received. Rule 251.04(3)(f) (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
$1,362/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: BARABOO
- Capacity: 56
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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