INNOVATIVE PLAYHOUSE
GREEN BAY, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address220 Alvina St, Green Bay, WI, 54303-2417
Phone920-965-1505
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity42
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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220 Alvina St, Green Bay, WI, 54303-2417, GREEN BAY, WI 54303-2417
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- 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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/24/2026
Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff (251.05(4)(c)1.)
Staff B, C, F, and G did not have documentation of at least 15 hours of continuing education for 2025. Rule 251.05(4)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/24/2026
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
Medical log books were not reviewed with staff every 6 months. The last review was July 2025. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/24/2026
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Staff D and Staff H did not have documentation on file of a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk11/13/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
On October 27, 2025, a 15-month-old child failed to be supervised by a child care worker when they were left outside on the playground after the remainder of the class/children went inside. The child was alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes before being found by their parent at pickup time. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order issued. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/13/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
On October 27, 2025, staff workers failed to implement the centers name to face tracking procedure when exiting the playground and again when reaching their destination/classroom. These failures resulted in a child being left behind on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes. The above violation is the result of a self-reported incident as required by licensing. Order issued. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/21/2025
Staff Record - Personal Information (251.05(2)(a)1.)
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 2 failed to have documentation such as that found on a staff record form. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of an exam. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/21/2025
Staff Record - Continuing Education (251.05(2)(a)7.)
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 6 failed to have documentation of continuing education hours for 2024. Rule 251.05(2)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2025
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 2 failed to have documentation of AHT training, training is required prior to being counted in staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/21/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Of 8 Staff Records reviewed 1 failed to have documentation of Biennial CAN training. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
In part, materials harmful to children including, cleaning supplies and other hazardous, toxic, or poisonous articles shall be appropriately labeled and stored in areas inaccessible to children. A gallon container of a cleaning product was observed sitting on the floor in the children's bathroom. Cleaner was removed and put away during visit. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/21/2025
Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)
Open dry food items failed to be stored in food grade containers after opening- goldfish, Chex mix, and graham crackers. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2025
Report - Plan Of Correction (251.04(3)(f))
The licensee failed to submit a plan of correction by the date specified for violations of this chapter that were cited on the following dates, -June 24, 2024 -August 13, 2024 -October 18, 2024 Rule 251.04(3)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/21/2025
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
2024
- Medium-High risk11/20/2024
Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004, Individual 005, Individual 006 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/18/2024
Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)
Previous results dated 6/24/24, 8/13/24, and 10/8/24 failed to be posted for viewing. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/18/2024
Department Notices Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.b.)
Enforcement actions dated 6/24/24 and 8/14/24 failed to be posted for viewing. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk10/18/2024
Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent (251.04(6)(a)2.)
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing emergency medical consent. Rule 251.04(6)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/18/2024
Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of immunizations. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/18/2024
Child Record - Physical Examination (251.04(6)(a)8.)
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of an exam. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/18/2024
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
A staff member still failed to have documentation of an exam. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/18/2024
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
A staff member still failed to have documentation of the completed course work that is required within 6 months of hire. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/18/2024
Outdoor Play Equipment - Provided (251.06(11)(bm))
Two cozy coups failed to be in good repair/safe and durable. Both contained broken/cracked wheels. Rule 251.06(11)(bm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/18/2024
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
Medical log books failed to be documented as reviewed with staff at least 6 month intervals. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk10/18/2024
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Of 7 Children's Records reviewed 3 were were missing documentation of development updates at 3 month intervals. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,434/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: GREEN BAY
- Capacity: 42
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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