KETTLE MORAINE YMCA DECORAH
WEST BEND, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1225 Sylvan Way, West Bend, WI, 53095-5015
Phone262-334-3405
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Sep-Jun)
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium17
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1225 Sylvan Way, West Bend, WI, 53095-5015, WEST BEND, WI 53095-5015
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/14/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium17
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/14/2026
Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)
Based upon record review Staff A did not have a staff record form within the staff file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Staff Record - Registry Certificate - School Age Programs (251.05(2)(a)4.b.)
Based upon record review Staff B and C did not have documentation of a Registry Certificate within their staff file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)
Based upon record review Staff C did not have documentation of a High School diploma within their file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Based upon record review, Staff A did not have documentation of the required Biennial Child Abuse and Neglect training. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))
Based upon record review, staff A and C did not have documentation of an orientation within their staff file. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Based upon record review Staff B and C did not have documentation of continuing education for the year 2025. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2026
Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing (251.06(4)(jm)2.)
Based upon observation a fire drill was not documented for the month of April 2026. Rule 251.06(4)(jm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Written Program Of Activities (251.07(1)(a))
Based upon observation the staff did not follow the daily schedule when the group transitioned from breakfast with no offered or guided activity for 22 minutes. Rule 251.07(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/14/2026
Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)
Based upon observation the incident reports on premise were not being logged in the medical log book for the dates of: 02/25/26, 03/10/26, 03/24/26, and 04/23/26. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Based upon observation while waiting on line after washing hands a child placed their hands on the floor and was not required to wash their hands before getting breakfast. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
Certificate Of Insurance - Dates Of Coverage (251.04(2)(g)1.)
Based upon record review, the insurance posted on the licensing board expired 9/1/2025 Rule 251.04(2)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk9/18/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Based upon record review Staff A and C who have been employer greater than 30 days, did not have physical examinations on file for review. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Based upon observation, the children in care were required to wash hands while waiting for the group the children were seated on the floor and were not required to wash hands prior to being served snack. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/18/2025
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))
Based upon observation, a group of 22 children age 5 years old and older were taken to the restroom with one staff member. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
Based upon observation, the tracking procedure was not conducted when the group transitioned from the cafeteria space to the restrooms and returning from the restrooms to the cafeteria. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Based upon record review, documentation of continuing education for the year 2024 was on available for review. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))
Based upon record review, Staff A, did not have documentation of completion of an orientation. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Based upon record review, Staff B did not have documentation of completion of Child Abuse and Neglect Biennial Training. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/18/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))
Based upon record review, Staff B did not have documentation of completion of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Staff Record - High School Diploma (251.05(2)(a)5.)
Based upon record review, Staff A and B did not have documentation of their High School Diploma available for review. Rule 251.05(2)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/18/2025
Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))
Based upon record review, Staff A did not have a staff record on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
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 - Medium-High risk2/21/2025
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
2024
- Medium risk9/26/2024
Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)
Based upon review on September 26, 2024, Staff Member B of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of the 2023 continuing education hours completed on file. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (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.
(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: WEST BEND
- Capacity: 50
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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