THE Y CHILD CARE AT TRINITY LUTHERAN

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

Due to the mulch that was pushed up against the fence, from the top of the mulch to the top of the fence, the fence was less than the required 4 feet high. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers (251.06(2)(f))

The phone number for the Poison Control Center was missing from the emergency numbers posted in the Jungle Room. The provider corrected this item during the visit. Rule 251.06(2)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted (251.06(3)(b)1.)

in the Garden Room, the fire evacuation route and tornado shelter was not posted. The provider posted this information during the visit. Rule 251.06(3)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on records review, the physician did not check the box stating that staff member C was free from illness. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

On 12/22/25, based on review of a self report, a 17 year old assistant teacher was left alone in the Learning garden classroom for approximately 2.5 minutes. 16 and 17 year old assistant teachers are not to be in sole supervision of children. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 12/22/25, based on review for a self report, the Learning Garden room was out of ratio for a mixed age group when there were three 3 yr olds, eleven 4 yr olds, and three 5 yr olds (17 children total) with 1 child care staff(weight of 1.315) for approximately 2.5 minutes. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On 12/22/25, based on review of a self report, a 4 yr old child was forcefully placed into a chair and restrained with the child's arms pinned down by a child care teacher, while the child was crying and trying to get away. Rule 251.07(2)(e)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

The outdoor fence was less than 4 feet high due to the amount of mulch that as pushed up against the fence causing the fence to be less than 4 feet high from the mulch to the top. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings (251.09(1)(j))

The mattress cover for the pack and play in the infants' room was not tight fitting around the mattress. Rule 251.09(1)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

The center self-reported that on July 16, 2025, a child care worker fed another child's bottle of breastmilk to the wrong child. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon the center's self-report, on May 15, 2025 a 2.5-year-old child was left alone in a classroom during a fire drill for approximately 2 minutes while the rest of the class evacuated the building. The child care workers responsible for the child realized the child was missing from the group and retrieved them from the building. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

Based upon the Department's investigation, on May 15, 2025 child care workers failed to implement and adhere to the center's policy on transitioning from one area to another when they failed to conduct a face-to-name and sweep of the classroom prior to evacuating for a fire drill. This resulted in a 2.5-year-old child being left alone in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills (251.06(4)(jm)1.)

Based upon the Department's investigation, a signaling device was not used to conduct a fire drill on May 15, 2025. Instead, it was announced verbally to the children by child care workers. Rule 251.06(4)(jm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Based upon observation on April 9, 2025, a child care worker present in the Disney Room during the visit did not sign themselves into ratio. CORRECTED DURING VISIT. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon investigation, on February 14, 2025 a parent was not notified immediately that their child's whereabouts were unknown for brief period of time. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon the Department's investigation, on February 14, 2025 a child care worker was left out of ratio with six children between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years with a total numerical weight value of 1.16 for approximately 1 minute when their co-teacher left the room to retrieve a child. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon the center's self-report and the Department's investigation, on February 14, 2025, a 2.5-year-old child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker when the child left their assigned classroom undetected and was found in the hallway by another child care worker. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.c.)

Based upon observation on February 14, 2025, a current Exception was not posted at the center. CORRECTED DURING VISIT. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent (251.04(6)(a)2.)

Based upon review on February 14, 2025, Child #1 of the Child Record Checklist did not have written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment. Rule 251.04(6)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

Based upon review on February 14, 2025, Child #1 of the Child Record Checklist did not have any health history documented in their file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Based upon review on February 14, 2025, a child care worker was signed into the Learning Garden classroom at 6:00; however, did not sign out of ratio when they left the classroom. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based upon the center's self-report and the Department's investigation, on February 11, 2025 a child care worker engaged in a prohibited action when they pulled a 4-year-old child up by the arm, causing an injury to the child. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))

Based upon observation on February 14, 2025, there was a blanket in the crib with a sleeping 6-month-old child. CORRECTED DURING VISIT. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area (251.09(4)(b))

Based upon observation on February 14, 2025, the sink in the self-contained Monkey Room, a classroom that cares for 1-year-olds, was not operable during the visit, as there were items stored in the sink basin and the sink was blocked by a pack & play. Rule 251.09(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Prohibited Actions (251.04(3)(jm))

Based upon investigation, in February 2024 a center director was made aware of a child care worker engaging in a cruel and frightening prohibited action in December 2023 and failed to report it to the Department. Rule 251.04(3)(jm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).