FIRST STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication (251.04(4)(a)2.c.)

Per staff interview and review of documentation, parents are not immediately notified of head injuries. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff A, B, C, D, E, and H did not have record of certificate that included infant and child CPR. All CPR certificates on file noted provisional qualifications. Hands on training was needed to be completely certified. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were within reach of children on a low shelf in the bathroom. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize (251.06(9)(b)3.c.)

The product used to sanitize dishes did not have instructions for sanitizing. Rule 251.06(9)(b)3.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food (251.06(9)(d)1.d.)

Fish sticks and cinnamon sticks in the freezer were not covered in a sealed container. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Multiple dry food items were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)

Staff E threatened to take away a child's stuffed animal during rest period. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized (251.07(5)(b)5.)

The product used to sanitize eating surfaces did not have instructions for sanitizing food grade surfaces. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The medical log book was not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure all possible preventive measures are taken. The review was 06/30/25. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

A plastic mat is placed on top of the diaper changing pad. The surface between the mat and pad and underneath the pad are not being cleaned and disinfected. The areas contained sand and other debris. The disinfecting product is not being used per the instructions on the product label. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

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

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

Per observation, and infant was laying in a crib sleeping with a bib attached. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).