251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a) · Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

During the complaint visit on 2/14/25, no staff files were available at the center, including the file for a volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children. The licensee told the Department later in the day on 2/14/25 that they had taken all of the staff files home.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check

A volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children, and Staff D, who was working in the Bumblebee Room during the 2/14/25 and 2/17/25 visits, are missing department-approved background checks completed before working with children. On 2/17/25 the licensee was notified that Staff D is missing a department-approved background check. The Department notified the licensee on 2/17/25 that Staff D could not work at the center until Staff D obtained a department-approved background check. On 2/20/25, the Department learned that Staff D worked at the center all week - up to and including 2/20/25.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

The center does not maintain a record of staff days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the center only has staff clock in and out of the center; staff do not sign into or out of specific classrooms.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

A volunteer who reportedly provided care to children under age five in the Bumblebee Toddler Room is missing documentation of having completed training in abusive head trauma prevention before working with children. Staff D, who works in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is also missing documentation of having completed this required training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

A volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws within their first week at the center. Staff D, who works in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws during their first week at the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(j)4. · Volunteer Counted In Ratio - Schedule Of Hours

Staff A, who worked as a volunteer on at least two occasions in the Bumblebee Toddler Room - and was reportedly left alone with children - is missing documentation of volunteer hours worked.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document

Staff D, who is working as an assistant in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is missing documentation of having completed an orientation program during their first week at the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(2)(L) · Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties

During the complaint visit on 2/17/25, the Licensing Specialist observed Staff E in the Bumblebee Toddler Room sitting on the floor using their Smartphone while multiple toddlers were trying to get the staff person's attention. Staff E did not look up or acknowledge the children and continued using their Smartphone.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(9)(f)3. · Food - Leftover Prepared Food

During the complaint visit on 2/14/25, cooked cheeseburgers that were reportedly served earlier that day for lunch, were sitting out on a kitchen counter, uncovered, for the duration of the visit (2:34 to 3:35 pm).

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(4)(a)10. · Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves

During the complaint visit on 2/14/25, directions for applying lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering was not posted in the diapering area in the Bumblebee Toddler Room.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.12(2)(a) · Department Access To Center

The Department did not have unrestricted access to the premises identified in the license pursuant to s. 48.73, Stats., including access to staff records, when all records of staff hours worked in January 2025 were requested, but not received. The records were requested on 2/20/25 and the licensee agreed to provide them by 2/21/25. The records were not received, and the Department re-requested them on the morning of 2/26/25 - to be submitted by the end of that day. The licensee replied after 6 PM on 2/26/25 saying they could not send the records.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a) · Violation

(Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability ) on 2/20/2025 : During the complaint visit on 2/14/25, no staff files were available at the center, including the file for a volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children. The licensee told the Department later in the day on 2/14/25 that they had taken all of the staff files home. $200

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 2/20/2025 : A volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children, and Staff D, who was working in the Bumblebee Room during the 2/14/25 and 2/17/25 visits, are missing department-approved background checks completed before working with children. On 2/17/25 the licensee was notified that Staff D is missing a department-approved background check. The Department notified the licensee on 2/17/25 that Staff D could not work at the center until Staff D obtained a department-approved background check. On 2/20/25, the Department learned that Staff D worked at the center all week - up to and including 2/20/25. $600

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)6. · Violation

(Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked ) on 2/20/2025 : The center does not maintain a record of staff days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the center only has staff clock in and out of the center; staff do not sign into or out of specific classrooms. $200

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Violation

(Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training ) on 2/20/2025 : A volunteer who reportedly provided care to children under age five in the Bumblebee Toddler Room is missing documentation of having completed training in abusive head trauma prevention before working with children. Staff D, who works in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is also missing documentation of having completed this required training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(cm) · Violation

(Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 2/20/2025 : A volunteer who reportedly worked alone with children is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws within their first week at the center. Staff D, who works in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws during their first week at the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(j)4. · Violation

(Volunteer Counted In Ratio - Schedule Of Hours ) on 2/20/2025 : Staff A, who worked as a volunteer on at least two occasions in the Bumblebee Toddler Room - and was reportedly left alone with children - is missing documentation of volunteer hours worked.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(4)(a) · Violation

(Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document ) on 2/20/2025 : Staff D, who is working as an assistant in the Bumblebee Toddler Room, is missing documentation of having completed an orientation program during their first week at the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.12(2)(a) · Violation

(Department Access To Center ) on 2/20/2025 : The Department did not have unrestricted access to the premises identified in the license pursuant to s. 48.73, Stats., including access to staff records, when all records of staff hours worked in January 2025 were requested, but not received. The records were requested on 2/20/25 and the licensee agreed to provide them by 2/21/25. The records were not received, and the Department re-requested them on the morning of 2/26/25 - to be submitted by the end of that day. The licensee replied after 6 PM on 2/26/25 saying they could not send the records.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

Staff A, who has been employed at the center more than three years, has not completed training in child abuse and neglect within the past two years.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

The outdoor premises are not free of hazards when there is a large jagged hole in the siding at child level in the children's outdoor play space, posing a laceration hazard, and when a long hose with loose loops is hanging at child level, posing a potential strangulation hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

The premises are not clean and in good repair when the entry door threshold is separating from the bottom sill, a shed attached to the center has loose shingles that are coming off, and there is a large jagged hole in the siding in the children's outdoor play space at child level. There is an open crack in the wall at child level in the Dragonfly Room, the basement floor between classrooms is dirty with crumbs and debris, and nearly the entire interior surface of the Butterfly Room exit door is covered in dirt.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(4)(jm)2. · Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing

The fire alarm and smoke detector system was not tested in September 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(3)(a) · Emergencies - Written Plans

The center's written plan for a tornado emergency states staff lead children to designated safe area in the basement; during the licensing visit, staff identified the basement storage closet as the tornado shelter and pointed it out. When the basement storage closet was opened, there were several items blocking entrance into the room.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(3)(b)1. · Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted

The tornado shelter area is not posted.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(3)(b)2. · Emergencies - Practice Written Plans

The tornado drill was not practiced in September 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(4)(c) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1

Children under one year of age sleep in pack-and-plays that are placed end-to-end without a solid partition between them.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(cm) · Violation

(Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 10/17/2024 : Staff A, who has been employed at the center more than three years, has not completed training in child abuse and neglect within the past two years.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(gm) · Violation

(Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 10/17/2024 : The premises are not clean and in good repair when the entry door threshold is separating from the bottom sill, a shed attached to the center has loose shingles that are coming off, and there is a large jagged hole in the siding in the children's outdoor play space at child level. There is an open crack in the wall at child level in the Dragonfly Room, the basement floor between classrooms is dirty with crumbs and debris, and nearly the entire interior surface of the Butterfly Room exit door is covered in dirt.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(3)(b)2. · Violation

(Emergencies - Practice Written Plans ) on 10/17/2024 : The tornado drill was not practiced in September 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.