KIDS CARE

Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position (251.09(2)(bm))

Each child under age one was not immediately placed to sleep on their back in a crib when an infant was observed sleeping in a swing for several minutes. Rule 251.09(2)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Blankets used to cover an infant were not kept away from the child's mouth when the child was sleeping in a swing with a blanket up to their mouth and nose. Rule 251.09(1)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who was able to guide children's behavior and prevent harm when a 2 year old sustained several bruises on their left arm and staff reported they couldn't fully explain the cause of the bruises. Additionally, staff reported the bruises may have been caused by the 2 year old engaging in rough play, jumping off furniture, wrestling and tackling, or dragging their arms along the edges of the table. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

A 2 year old child received several, unexplained bruises while in care and the injuries were not recorded in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Change In Meal Prep Arrangements (251.04(3)(n))

A change in the meal preparation arrangements was not reported to the department within at least 5 days before the change when the program reported using a new catering service in January 2025. Rule 251.04(3)(n) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints (251.06(9)(g)1.b.)

The meal prep staff reported not wearing a hair restraint. Rule 251.06(9)(g)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The director did not review records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measure are being taken when the medial log book was last reviewed on 09/19/2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A written medical authorization did not include the length of administration when an authorization form in the infant room had a blanket authorization which is prohibited. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Child care workers did not document changes in a child's development every three months when Child A did not have updates on their food allergy and dietary needs. Additionally the child did not have a plan on care recorded. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)

Documentation of continuing education was not provided when the licensing specialist requested the continuation record for Staff D and the director reported that they did not have a record available. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

A written record of dates and times that all fire and tornado drills were practiced indicated that fire and tornado drills were not practiced in October, as required. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Prior to assuming the position, Staff B did not complete the entry level training requirements to be a child care teacher when they have entry level qualifications for an assistant child care teacher and they were caring for children without a qualified child care teacher in the classroom on 10/23/2024. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification (251.04(4)(a)2.)

Notification to parents was not made immediately with sufficient details when a two-year-old child received an injury while in care and the child's parents were not made aware of the injury. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

The licensee did not maintain or make a staff's file available for examination by the licensing specialist when the file was not at the center during the monitoring visit and when the administrator reported that the staff's file had not been complete. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

A physical examination report indicating that the person is free from illness detrimental to children was not completed 30 days after a person was hired when Staff C's start date was in August of 2023, and they did not have a physical exam report. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who was within sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior, prevent harm, and ensure safety, when a two-year-old child received an injury at the center that required medical attention, and the staff reported they didn't know how it happened. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Extinguishers - Staff Use (251.06(4)(b))

All staff were not instructed in and knowledgeable about the use of the fire extinguisher when a teacher reported that she did not know how to use a fire extinguisher. Rule 251.06(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Menus - Available For Review (251.07(5)(a)5.c.)

A menu was not available for review by the department when a teacher reported they did not have a menu, and she was unsure of what was being served every day. Rule 251.07(5)(a)5.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

Children's hands were not washed with soap and warm running water before a meal when five children did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).