YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER

JANESVILLE, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$778/mo

Contact information

Address221 Dodge St, Janesville, WI, 53548-3885

CityJANESVILLE, WI 53548-3885

Phone608-754-9622

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity50

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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221 Dodge St, Janesville, WI, 53548-3885, JANESVILLE, WI 53548-3885

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. 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-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/3/2026

    Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

    Documentation of immunization history compliance was not provided for Child 2. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/3/2026

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

    Documentation of having a current health exam was not provided for Child 2. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/3/2026

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

    Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed AHT training prior to working 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
  4. Medium-High risk3/3/2026

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

    Staff A did not have documentation of an agency approved infant and child CPR/AED training within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk3/3/2026

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

    Staff A did not have documentation of having completed child abuse and neglect training within one week after beginning work at the center. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/3/2026

    Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

    Staff A did not have documentation on file as having completed required entry-level training for the position. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/3/2026

    Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

    Classrooms had flaking and deteriorating paint on interior surfaces accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk3/3/2026

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

    The director or the director's designee did not review records with staff every 6 months as required when log books had not been reviewed in approximately 11 months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk2/20/2026

    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 risk9/30/2025

    Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

    Video footage showed multiple instances of staff using prohibited actions when a 4-year-old child was yanked by the arms and roughly handled, resulting in grab marks on the child's underarm, bicep and back. Additionally, a teacher grabbed the child by the wrists from behind and pulled up, rotating the child's arms unnaturally, which was potentially injurious. The incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/30/2025

    Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure (251.07(2)(e)3.)

    Video footage showed Staff C, used a prohibited action when a 4-year-old child was restrained on the staff person's lap on a playground bench while the child struggled to break free. Additionally, staff forcefully and abruptly turned the child around to face them and restricted the child's movement while talking to the child. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/11/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal (251.09(4)(a)5.)

    Containers used for the disposal of soiled diapers were not hands-free nor covered in two classrooms. Rule 251.09(4)(a)5. (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.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$778/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: JANESVILLE
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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