CESA 7 HEAD START
MANITOWOC, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1130 S 9th St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220-5316
Phone920-683-1960
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Sep-Jun)
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
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Location
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1130 S 9th St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220-5316, MANITOWOC, WI 54220-5316
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/21/2026
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 risk2/18/2026
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
On 2/18/26, upon review of staff sign in and out sheets they were not signing out of the classroom for any breaks as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/26/2024
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
The center self reported that on November 20, 2024, child care workers failed to supervise a 3-year-old child, for approximately 2 minutes, when the child left the group as the class was transitioning to the outdoor play space. The child was found by another staff near a downstairs classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/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: MANITOWOC
- Capacity: 60
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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