CHILDREN OF AMERICA MENOMONEE FALLS

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

A bottle of sunscreen was on top of a table in the Preschool 1 room which was accessible to children. The label on the container states to keep out of reach of children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))

Cots in the Preschool 1 Room and Toddler B Room were not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner as they were not completely covered. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)

There was urine observed in a toilet of the Preschool 1 bathroom. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child #2, under the age of 2, did not have an updated health report on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

Staff B in the Preschool 1 room was providing sole care to children but is not qualified as a lead teacher. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

A container of Clorox wipes was on top of a table in the Toddler A room which was accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Refrigeration Units (251.06(9)(d)1.b.)

The freezer in the Infant B room was observed at 24 degrees Fahrenheit and the refrigerator at 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

Intake under 2 forms in the Toddler A and Infant B rooms were not updated within the last 3 months. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information (251.09(1)(b))

The Under 2 Intake Form was not in the room that a child was receiving care. Rule 251.09(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

There was no documentation of changes in development for a child in the infant room. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Bedding (251.09(1)(k))

Blankets are required to be kept away from the child's mouth and nose. The teacher admitted to placing the blanket over the child's face during naptime to prevent the child from seeing other awake children. Rule 251.09(1)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Information (251.04(2)(c))

The teacher has been exhibiting actions that are cruel, aversive, frightening or humiliating to children & corporal punishment for several years. The written description of Final Warnings starting in March 2019 and extend to October 2024. The center failed to inform licensing and/or Waukesha Co. CPS of these incidents, even when requested information was solicited by licensing. Rule 251.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

Documentation of the notice of final warnings stated that the teacher has been reprimanded for six plus years for the same actions of pinching and/or squeezing children's hands and feet, endangering the health, safety and welfare of children. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Prohibited Actions (251.04(3)(jm))

The center failed to report prohibited actions by a teacher to the department within 24 hours. Rule 251.04(3)(jm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect (251.04(8)(a))

The center knowingly disciplined a teacher for behavior that would constitute a call to Waukesha Co. CPS. The center neglected to call and report known behavior of pinching and squeezing children. Rule 251.04(8)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Contact With Person - Behavior (251.05(3)(k)2.)

A teacher with a history of inappropriate behavior that gives reasonable concern for the safety of children, while employed at the center was allowed to care for children. Rule 251.05(3)(k)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)

Documentation from witnesses the teachers at the center and documentation from director stating that the teacher has been pinching and squeezing children when they aren't complying to her standards. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (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.)

The actions that the teacher displayed at the center were Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, & Humiliating Actions toward children in her care. This includes verbal disrespect of children and their families as written on a disciplinary statement on March 12, 2024. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).