THE BUMBLEBEE FOREST CHILDCARE CENTER

TREMPEALEAU, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity44
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,434/mo

Contact information

Address11568 Fremont St, Trempealeau, WI, 54661-9246

CityTREMPEALEAU, WI 54661-9246

Phone608-534-2120

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity44

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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11568 Fremont St, Trempealeau, WI, 54661-9246, TREMPEALEAU, WI 54661-9246

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/21/2026

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

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

    Staff A was missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position under sub. (3) if the person has worked as a teacher, director, or administrator at the center for at least 6 months. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk12/15/2025

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

    Documentation of Staff A and C obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    There was not documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

    Documentation of the staff person meeting the educational requirements of an Assistant Teacher was not available for Staff C and the staff has worked at the center for more than six months. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)

    There was not documentation of Staff B having received 15 hours of continuing education for 2024. Each administrator, center director, and child care worker shall have documentation of the 12-month period included in his or her training year for meeting continuing education requirements and begin a new training year in the same month each year. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.06(11)(bm)3.)

    The steps on the brown climber were not of sturdy construction and in good operating condition. The steps were broken and the duct tape placed on them did not repair them. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk12/15/2025

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

    There was not a cover on Infant Room garbage can where food-waste was being discarded. Garbage containers in the building shall be rigid, covered, watertight, and emptied daily or more often as needed. Rule 251.06(2)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width (251.06(4)(d))

    The Preschool Room's marked fire exit had deadbolt in place that was locked, which is considered an obstruction. Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of three feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk12/15/2025

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

    An Authorization to Administer Medication form for a child's Infant Tylenol in the Toddler Room could not be located in either the Toddler or Infant Rooms. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

    The regularly assigned child care teacher and assistant child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position. Staff A and Staff C were missing documentation of having received 10 hours of department-approved training in infant and toddler care. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk12/15/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding (251.09(3)(a)11.)

    There were no straps on the bucket seats in the Infant Room where children were sitting to eat. Child care providers shall hold or place a child too young to sit in a high chair in an infant seat during feeding. Wide-based high chairs, hook-on chairs or infant seats with safety straps shall be provided for children not developmentally able to sit at tables and chairs. Rule 251.09(3)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk4/22/2025

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    There was not documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk4/22/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

    The regularly assigned child care teacher and assistant child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position. Staff A was missing documentation of having received 10 hours of department-approved training in infant and toddler care. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  14. Medium risk4/22/2025

    Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)

    There was not documentation of Staff B having received 15 hours of continuing education for 2024. Each administrator, center director, and child care worker shall have documentation of the 12-month period included in his or her training year for meeting continuing education requirements and begin a new training year in the same month each year. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  15. Medium-High risk4/22/2025

    Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

    Staff H was missing documentation of having received training on preventing Abusive Head Trauma and both staff have been providing care and supervision to children under 5 years of age. Each child care worker, center administrator, center director, volunteer counted in staff-to-child ratio, or substitute who provides care and supervision to children under 5 years of age shall document completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  16. Medium risk4/22/2025

    Staff Record - Registry Certificate (251.05(2)(a)4.a.)

    Staff A was missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position under sub. (3) if the person has worked as a teacher, director, or administrator at the center for at least 6 months. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High risk4/22/2025

    Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 (251.04(6)(a)8.b.)

    Child # 7 was missing documentation of having received a follow up health examination at least once within the past two years. The most recent health exam was dated 02/23/22. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-High risk4/22/2025

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

    Documentation of Staff A and C obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  19. Medium-High risk2/21/2025

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

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  20. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

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

    Documentation of Staff A obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  21. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

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

    An authorization to administer medication form was missing the date range of the authorization. In addition, the authorization stated to administer "as needed," which is prohibited. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  22. Medium-Low risk1/29/2025

    Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

    There was not documentation of the director or the director's designee having reviewed records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last documented review was dated 04/24/2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  23. Medium-Low risk1/29/2025

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

    An open package of Crispy Oats cereal was not stored in bags with zip type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and labeled, as required. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  24. Medium risk1/29/2025

    Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary (251.06(9)(a)2.)

    The refrigerator in the kitchen was in need of cleaning. Rule 251.06(9)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,434/month

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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: TREMPEALEAU
  • Capacity: 44
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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