BEAR BUDDIES CHILD DEV CTR

NEW RICHMOND, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity110
Hours05:00 AM-06:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address245 W Paperjack Dr, New Richmond, WI, 54017

CityNEW RICHMOND, WI 54017

Phone715-246-7600

Operating details

Hours05:00 AM-06:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity110

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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245 W Paperjack Dr, New Richmond, WI, 54017, NEW RICHMOND, WI 54017

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: 2/11/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk2/11/2026

    Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 (251.07(4)(c))

    Two children under one year of age were observed asleep on cots that contained a blanket during the monitoring visit. Cots and blankets are not to be used for children under one year of age. Rule 251.07(4)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/11/2026

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

    The parent authorization form for prescription medication must include start and end dates for the length of the authorization that do not exceed the time specified on the label of the medication. In the Panda room, one child's written authorization for medication that was on the premises was missing start and end dates for the length of the authorization. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk9/5/2025

    Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

    A 1-year-old child was able to access a nicotine vape that had fallen out of a teacher's pocket. The 1-year-old child picked it up and placed it in his mouth and believed to have ingested nicotine from the vape. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

    Per rule, medication shall be stored so that it is not accessible to children. A bottle of pain-reliever and a prescribed medication was observed during the monitoring visit in a cabinet in the classroom that was not locked which is accessible to children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (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.

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: NEW RICHMOND
  • Capacity: 110
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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