THE NURTURING NOOK GLENDALE

Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))

Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Information (251.04(2)(c))

All information provided to the department was not current and accurate when an incident report signed by the Center Director states "ice was applied immediately" to an infant who had fallen to the floor on 3/25/26 while seated in a high chair. Per observation of video footage the infant fell at 8:11 AM. Ice was not immediately applied. A circular teething ring was applied at 8:47 AM. The report states the teacher "moved the high chair to to provide more space between the other children also sitting in high chairs." Per video footage no other children are seated in high chairs at the time. Rule 251.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children (251.04(2)(m))

Per observation of video footage, on 3/25/26 Staff A uses one hand placed around an infant's upper arm to start picking up the infant to remove him from a high chair after he has fallen to the ground and the high chair is stood back up. Rule 251.04(2)(m) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center administrator failed to notify parents immediately and provide sufficient detail to reasonably aprise the parent after their infant experienced a head injury after falling while seated in a high chair on 3/25/26. The infant fell at 8:11 AM however parents were not notified until 9:20 AM. An incident report provided to the parents states the high chair "wasn't placed on all the legs so it fell over" which is not accurate per video footage which shows the teacher pulled the tray from behind with her hand to move the child while her back was turned and the chair tipped over. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Per observation of video footage, on 3/25/26 Staff A is observed alone in the Playful Penguins classroom caring for a group of 4 infants however the hours she recorded when used to meet the staff-to-child ratio are not accurate. She is signed in as meeting the staff-to-child ratio beginning at 8:31 AM despite reported to have begun to work in the classroom by 7:30 AM. There are no staff hours recorded to document who met the staff to child ratio in the classroom until when children were in the care of Staff A prior to 8:31 AM. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

On 3/25/26, per observation of video footage, minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met in the Playful Penguins classroom when one child care teacher is alone with 5 infants from 8:38 AM-8:45 AM after the assistant director leaves the classroom. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)

A "Sejoy" high chair was not used in accordance with all manufacturer's instructions that may affect the safety of children in the Playful Penguins classroom when Staff A pulled the tray with her hand while her back was turned & the high chair tipped over onto the floor while an infant was seated in it. Staff A is later observed moving the same infant while he is again in the high chair and the chair begins to tip over. The high chair's instruction manual states "When the child is sitting in the dining chair, please do not move it at will." Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A high chair tray insert was not washed and sanitized before each use. Per video footage on 3/25/26, the insert is observed on the floor in the Playful Penguins classroom, another child is observed playing with the tray and an infant is then served breakfast on the insert after it is placed back in the high chair tray without first being washed and sanitized. Rule 251.07(5)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

On 3/18/26 in the Busy Bees classroom, per observation of video footage, at 7:57 AM an 18 month old toddler's neck becomes tangled in a drawstring from a bag that wraps around his neck briefly suspending him in the air & he us unable to free himself after falling to his knees. The drawstring remains around his neck for approximately 45 seconds while he cries. During this time the Center Director (Staff B), the sole staff member in the classroom, cleans tables unaware the toddler is trapped until she instructs another teacher who enters the classroom to see what is wrong him. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children (251.09(2)(a))

On 3/18/26, per observation of video footage, the Center Director fails to respond to an 18 month old who cries for approximately 45 seconds while a drawstring is wrapped around his neck. She cleans tables while the child is crying, instructing another teacher who enters the room to find out what's wrong. On 3/20/26 an infant is crying in her crib for for than 10 minutes. During this time the teacher feeds another infant, picks toys up off the floor, rinses a bottle and picks up another infant who is content & not crying from her crib, putting that infant on the floor to play. Rule 251.09(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Pages & Entries (251.07(6)(dm)2.)

An entry on page 48 of the medical log book for the Busy Bees Classroom is observed to have been written in pencil rather than in ink as required. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements (251.07(5)(a)4.)

USDA minimum meal requirements are not always met per a review of the March 2026 center menu. For example, two snack components that meet USDA minimum requirements were not served on 3/13/26 when Jello fruit cups and water were served and on 3/20/26 when vanilla pudding, fruit and water were served. Rule 251.07(5)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary (251.06(9)(a)2.)

The interiors of two freezers in the center kitchen are not maintained in a sanitary condition. Food spills and pieces of food are observed on the bottom interior of both freezers. Rule 251.06(9)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

A tub of Aquaphor is observed accessible to children in a plastic basket on top of a storage bin in the Busy Bees classroom. The Aquaphor is labelled "keep out of reach of children." Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

Per observation of video footage from the Busy Bees Classroom on 3/18/26, a drawstring bag and a red, plastic Sendik's bag were accessible to children while hanging from cubby hooks inside the classroom. During the 3/20/26 visit a plastic Target bag was hanging from a cubby hook accessible to children in the Busy Bees classroom. Cords from sound machines that are placed on the floor next to cribs are accessible to children in the infant classroom. Another cord is accessible to children in the infant room that is coming out of a locked cabinet and plugged into a wall outlet. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Per observation of video footage, on 3/18/26, the Center Director (Staff B) is observed alone in the Busy Bees classroom caring for a group of 6 toddlers however the hours she recorded when used to meet the staff-to-child ratio are inaccurate. She is signed in as meeting the staff-to-child ratio beginning at 8:01 AM despite beginning to work in the classroom by 7:53 AM per observation of video footage. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Disclosure Of Personal Information (251.04(7)(a))

Personal information regarding children is disclosed when a laminated sheet entitled "Diaper Cream Instructions" containing children's first and last names, type(s) of diaper cream to be applied and application instructions is posted in plain view on the rear wall in the Busy Bees classroom. Rule 251.04(7)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed (251.04(4)(a)2.b.)

On 3/18/26 at 7:57 AM an 18 month old toddler in the Busy Bees classroom became entangled in a drawstring bag that wrapped around his neck and briefly suspended him in the air and he then is observed on his knees unable to free himself. The drawstring was around his neck for approximately 45 seconds. The child's parent was not notified of this incident until pick-up at 5:10 PM. Per a written incident report provided to the parent on 3/19/26 the parent is not informed that the drawstring was wrapped around the child's neck. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

Child 5 did not have documentation of immunizations on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

A medication in the Rising Stars room did not have a current authorization when the authorization was expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

A bottle in the Penguin room was not labeled with the child's name and dated. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A's training on child abuse and neglect reporting, laws and identification was expired. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (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 in the Busy Bees room had not been reviewed in the previous six months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).