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Home › WI › Menomonie › Little Sprouts
425 Technology Dr E, Menomonie WI 54751-2300 · License #2000591072-002 · Licensed Group
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251.04(2)(b) · Compliance With Rules
Several rule violations under DCF 251 were observed during the monitoring visit. The licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter.
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251.04(2)(L)1.b. · Department Notices Posted
The Notice of Order, Sanctions, and Appeal Process with an Imposed Plan of Correction, issued by the Department on July 8, 2025, was not posted as required.
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
A physical examination report on a form provided by the Department that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired was not available for Staff D. The report shall be signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or other HealthCheck provider. The report shall indicate that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children.
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251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
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Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Documentation of Staff C having satisfactorily completed Department-approved training in Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention and/or Abusive Head Trauma prevention, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children could not be located.
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251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Documentation of Staff A obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review.
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251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Documentation of Staff D having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities, was not available for review.
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251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Documentation of the staff person receiving an orientation within the staff's first week at the center inclusive of all items under DCF 251.05(4)(a)1-18, as applicable, was not available for review for Staff C, D, or E.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
On 12/08/25, the center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times in the Senior Sprouts Room when six children had left for 4K and were not signed out on the center's tracking clipboard.
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251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
On 12/08/25, the garbage container in the Senior Sprouts Room was not rigid, covered, watertight, and emptied daily or more often as needed, when staff had hung a plastic garbage bag by looping the top portion into a drawer and having it rest against the lower cabinets. Staff said they had been using this method for disposing of garbage, instead of a garbage container since sometime last week. A replacement garbage container that met rule requirements was delivered later in the day.
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251.06(4)(d) · Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
The marked fire exit in the Junior Sprouts room was obstructed by a cart. The marked fire exit in the Half Pint's room was obstructed where a child had been placed to nap in front of the door. Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of three feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects.
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251.06(9)(g)1.b. · Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints
The staff observed preparing meals was not wearing a hair net. Meal preparation staff are required to wear effective hair restraints such as hair nets or caps.
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251.06(3)(b)3. · Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities
Based on staff interviews, staff members were not consistently aware of what their duties are if there is an emergency.
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251.06(3)(b)4. · Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
According to staff interviews and documentation, monthly safety trainings were not consistently being practiced.
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251.07(1)(d) · Daily Routines
There was not routines in place for transitions between toileting and eating and intervals between activities that were planned to avoid keeping children waiting in lines or assembled in large groups.
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251.07(5)(b)5. · Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized
Staff were not using a two step process to first wash and then sanitize tables in the immediate timeframe before children were served lunch. Staff washed and sanitized the tables upon being notified from the licensing representative of the requirement.
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251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
The medical / injury log book in the Baby Sprouts Room did not have documentation of the injuries having been reviewed by the director or director's designee with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last documented review date was 08/06/2024.
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251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
There was not a current Authorization to Administer Medication form for one child's hydrocortisone cream. No medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center may be kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from the parent.
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251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face
Children had not washed their hands prior to sitting down to eat lunch after playing in the classroom. A child's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks. Staff had children wash their hands after being notified of the requirement by the licensing representative.
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251.07(6)(i)2. · Adult Handwashing
Based on observations and staff interviews, staff are not consistently washing their hands before handling food, and before and after assisting with diapering or toileting. Handwashing is required regardless of if gloves are worn. Staff members washed their hands upon being notified of the requirement from the licensing representative.
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251.09(1)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
The Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not consistently being kept in the room in which the child was in care when the Intake for Child Under 2 forms had not been in the Baby Sprouts' Room for at least a week. Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker.
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251.09(1)(c) · Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Child care workers in the Baby Sprouts Room were not consistently documenting changes in a child's development and routines every three months based on discussion with the parent.
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251.09(3)(a)11. · Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding
Children sitting in bucket seats in the Mini Sprouts Room were not buckled in with the seats' safety straps, as required by rule.
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251.09(4)(a)10. · Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves
The instructions for use of diapering lotions, powders, and salves were not posted in the diaper changing areas, as required.
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251.04(2)(b) · Violation
(Compliance With Rules ) on 12/8/2025 : Several rule violations under DCF 251 were observed during the monitoring visit. The licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter.
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251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 12/8/2025 : On 12/08/25, the center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times in the Senior Sprouts Room when six children had left for 4K and were not signed out on the center's tracking clipboard.
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251.04(4)(a)2.c. · Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication
On 07/23/25, the center administrator did not immediately notify parents when a 27-months-old child sustained a head injury at 8:39a.m., as required. Parents were notified at 9:05a.m., after the child began vomiting.
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251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
According to staff and a review of the attendance records, staff did not consistently maintain a current and accurate written record of attendance when staff missed signing children in or out on the attendance record. A staff member was observed and confirmed that she reviewing the arrival and departure information in the computer system to complete the attendance records reviewed by Licensing representatives.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
On 05/14/25, the center self-reported each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety, when without staff's knowledge, an 11 months-old child and one-year-old child left the Mini Sprouts Room through a propped-open door and was observed outside by staff in another room. The children were unsupervised outside for around 13 minutes. In addition, the staff left two children in the room unattended while she first retrieved and returned one child and then the other.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
On 05/14/25, the center self-reported that staff did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times when staff in the Mini Sprouts Room did not know the whereabouts of an 11 months-old and one year old child who had left the room and were outside for approximately 13 minutes until staff from another room asked about the children.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
A window in the Mini Sprouts' Room was not in good repair, which prevented staff from safely opening it to allow for air circulation. The director put in a service request to have the window repaired upon notification.
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 5/14/2025 : On 05/14/25, the center self-reported each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety, when without staff's knowledge, an 11 months-old child and one-year-old child left the Mini Sprouts Room through a propped-open door and was observed outside by staff in another room. The children were unsupervised outside for around 13 minutes. In addition, the staff left two children in the room unattended while she first retrieved and returned one child and then the other.
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251.055(1)(f) · Violation
(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 5/14/2025 : On 05/14/25, the center self-reported that staff did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times when staff in the Mini Sprouts Room did not know the whereabouts of an 11 months-old and one year old child who had left the room and were outside for approximately 13 minutes until staff from another room asked about the children.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety. The center self-reported that an almost 2.5-year-old-child sustained an injury on 06/12/24, which resulted in four staples to the back of his head and staff did not know how or where the injury occurred.
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 7/12/2024 : Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety. The center self-reported that an almost 2.5-year-old-child sustained an injury on 06/12/24, which resulted in four staples to the back of his head and staff did not know how or where the injury occurred.
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