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SANDBOX CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL

MEDFORD, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address664 Cedar St, Medford, WI, 54451-1662

CityMEDFORD, WI 54451-1662

Phone715-748-4525

Operating details

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

Capacity100

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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664 Cedar St, Medford, WI, 54451-1662, MEDFORD, WI 54451-1662

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/30/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

    Multiple children in the infant rooms had Tylenol at the center. The medication authorization forms were not filled out in accordance to label instructions. A medication that expired in June 2025 was in the Two's room. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

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

    There was not a current medication authorization form on file for a medication that was in the Two's room. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk12/11/2025

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

    Staff in the infant room are not using soap when washing children's hands after diaper changes. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk5/13/2025

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

    Staff A did not have updated child abuse and neglect training on file. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk5/13/2025

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

    Per observation, medical log books have not been reviewed every 6 months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk5/13/2025

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

    Per observation, children coming in from outside did not wash their hands upon returning to the indoor classroom. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/5/2024

    Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))

    The 3 Pre-K room did not meet the staff-to-child ratios as there were too many children in the classroom to the 1 teacher present. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (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.

7Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(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

$1,290/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: MEDFORD
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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