FOOTSTEPS FAMILY CHILDCARE

Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date (250.11(5)(b))

At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department all requested continuation materials and fees. Rule 250.11(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Monitoring Results Posted (250.04(2)(i)1.a.)

The center did not have the current statement of noncompliance and correction plan and warning letter posted Rule 250.04(2)(i)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization (250.07(7)(a))

The center did not provide documentation that the cat has current rabies vaccine and was in the space where care is provided. Rule 250.07(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergency Plans - Practice (250.06(3)(b))

Center did not have documentation that fire and tornado drills had been completed in 2025 Rule 250.06(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Smoke Detectors -Batteries (250.06(4)(a)4.)

The center did not have batteries in the smoke detector in the area where care is provided. Rule 250.06(4)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Premises - Condition & Repair (250.06(2)(m))

On the day of the monitoring visit a plastic bag of garbage was observed in the kitchen and diapering area. Rule 250.06(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (250.06(2)(e))

There were potential sources of harm inside and outside the premise such as electrical chord in the outdoor play space, loose golf clubs, dirty water and leaves in outdoor play space, the space heater was surrounded by a moveable fireplace screen in the area of care. Rule 250.06(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (250.06(2)(c))

Personal care items, allergy medication labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in the bathroom cabinets and drawers accessible to children during the licensing visit Rule 250.06(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect (250.05(3)(fm))

Provider was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification and reporting. Rule 250.05(3)(fm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff File - Continuing Education (250.05(2)(f))

Provider did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of continuing education hours for 2024 available for review during the monitoring visit. Rule 250.05(2)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History Compliance (250.04(6)(a)4m.)

Immunization records for Child 1 & 4 were missing from their files on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam (250.04(6)(a)4.)

Current physical examination for Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing from the files on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 250.04(6)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Health History (250.04(6)(a)1m.)

The center was missing health history information for Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the day of the monitoring visit. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Enrollment Information (250.04(6)(a)1.)

Enrollment information for Child 1 and Child 3 was not available at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 250.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff File - Background Check Results (250.05(2)(b))

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 250.05(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Monitoring Results Posted (250.04(2)(i)1.a.)

The center did not have the current statement of noncompliance and correction plan posted. Rule 250.04(2)(i)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect (250.05(3)(fm))

Provider does not have documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect reporting. Rule 250.05(3)(fm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Smoke Detectors (250.06(4)(a)1.)

The center did not have a smoke detector in a room where a child was napping with the door closed. Rule 250.06(4)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Smoke Detectors - Testing (250.06(4)(a)3.)

The center did not have a working smoke detector in the area where care is provided for the children and there is no documentation of the smoke detector being tested monthly. Rule 250.06(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergency Plans - Practice (250.06(3)(b))

Center did not have documentation that fire and tornado drills had been completed in September and October 2024. Rule 250.06(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log Book (250.07(6)(b)1.)

The center did not have a medical logbook for review during the monitoring visit. Rule 250.07(6)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Handwashing For Persons Working With Children (250.07(6)(g)6.)

Per observation, provider did not wash their hands before changing a child's diaper. Rule 250.07(6)(g)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization (250.07(7)(a))

The center did not provide documentation that the cat has current rabies vaccine. Rule 250.07(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (250.09(1)(c)4.)

A child under the age of 1 year old was observed in a pack-n-play with a weighted blanket hanging on the side of the pack-n-play. Rule 250.09(1)(c)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).