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A Promising Future Learning Ctr Llc

2526 W Vliet St, Milwaukee WI 53205-1834 · License #1000591981-001 · Licensed Group

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Capacity 40 childrenAges 1 mo – 14 yrLast inspected May 13, 2026
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  • Licensed for 40 children
181
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
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0
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Published by Wisconsin DCF
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

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This facility
20.1
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
May 13, 2026 — Licensing
27 violations cited · view state record
27 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    Child #6 did not have on file documentation of a physical examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff B, C and F did not have documentation on file of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    Staff D, E and F, identified as child care teachers did not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the Persian has me the educational qualifications for the position. Each individual has worked at the center for longer than 6 months.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)4.d. · Staff Record - Educational Qualifications

    Staff B, identified as an assistant child care teacher, did not have documentation on file of education qualifications.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)5. · Staff Record - High School Diploma

    Staff D and Staff F do not have documentation on file of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin Department to public instruction.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    Staff B, C and D did not have documentation of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after beginning work with children.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

    Staff D did not complete the entry level training requirements for the child care teacher position. Staff D was observed providing sole supervision to a group of children and was noted by the licensee to be hired as a child care teacher.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training

    Staff A did not complete annual 1 hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition following the initial training in January 2025.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

    Staff D was observed providing sole supervision to a group of children and does not have the qualifications for the child care teacher position.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(b)5. · Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

    The climbing structure with swings and slide did not have 9 inches of an energy absorbing material under and within a 4fall zone of the equipment.

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  • Violation

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

    The flooring throughout the center was covered in various items, needing to be vacuumed, including tape in the stairway and kinetic sand on the table and floor in the school age room. Broken large branches were observed in the outdoor play space with trash bags caught in it. The bathroom sink used by the preschool children was clogged and had standing water in the sink. A cockroach was observed crawling in the sink amongst the soiled dishes.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint

    Flaking paint was observed along the walls of the outdoor play space where toys are placed, accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule

    The garbage/food waste container in the kitchen was not covered.

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  • Violation

    251.06(4)(j)1. · Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Installation

    The only smoke detector in the basement was observed sitting on a high chair with the batteries not installed.

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  • Violation

    251.06(4)(j)2. · Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance

    The smoke detector placed in the storage room was chirping at the time of the visit and the staff appeared to be unaware. The battery had been replaced at the time of the visit.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(b)3.c. · Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize

    The staff admitted to not following the 3 step dishwashing procedure and did not sanitize the dishes.

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  • Violation

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

    The children were being served Hawaiian Punch, not 100% juice and no vegetable was served with lunch.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)5.b. · Menus - Plan

    The menus were not accurate to what was being served. Fruit and vegetables were listed, but not specific to the food that was actually served.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Physical Examination ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff B, C and F did not have documentation on file of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)5. · Violation

    (Staff Record - High School Diploma ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff D and Staff F do not have documentation on file of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin Department to public instruction.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Violation

    (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff B, C and D did not have documentation of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after beginning work with children.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(f)3. · Violation

    (Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff D did not complete the entry level training requirements for the child care teacher position. Staff D was observed providing sole supervision to a group of children and was noted by the licensee to be hired as a child care teacher.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Violation

    (Meal Prep Personnel - Training ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff A did not complete annual 1 hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition following the initial training in January 2025.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Violation

    (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children ) on 5/13/2026 : Staff D was observed providing sole supervision to a group of children and does not have the qualifications for the child care teacher position.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(gm) · Violation

    (Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 5/13/2026 : The flooring throughout the center was covered in various items, needing to be vacuumed, including tape in the stairway and kinetic sand on the table and floor in the school age room. Broken large branches were observed in the outdoor play space with trash bags caught in it. The bathroom sink used by the preschool children was clogged and had standing water in the sink. A cockroach was observed crawling in the sink amongst the soiled dishes.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Violation

    (Deteriorating Paint ) on 5/13/2026 : Flaking paint was observed along the walls of the outdoor play space where toys are placed, accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(n) · Violation

    (Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule ) on 5/13/2026 : The garbage/food waste container in the kitchen was not covered.

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Dec 8, 2025 — Licensing
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

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

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 12/8/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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Nov 20, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 11/20/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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Nov 6, 2025 — Licensing
31 violations cited · view state record
31 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    Child 3 and Child 4 do not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 3 and Child 4 were admitted to the center.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

    On 11/06/25, 4 children were present at the center, however 5 children had arrival times documented on the attendance record.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)5. · Staff Record - High School Diploma

    Staff A and Staff C do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A's hours are not documented in the infant room on 11/06/25 when Staff A was included in the staff-to-child ratio.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(f)2.c. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Experience

    Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of children during the visit, does not have at least 240 hours of experience as an assistant teacher in a group child care center, as a licensed family child care provider, or in another approved early childhood setting.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

    Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of children during the visit, does not have the entry level training requirements for the child care teacher position.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training

    Staff B, identified as meal preparation staff, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

    Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of 2 children in the infant room, does not have the qualifications for the child care teacher position.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

    The center's child tracking procedure was not met when on 11/06/25, 4 children were present in the 2 year old classroom, however 5 children were marked in on the tracking record. In addition, 2 children were present in the infant room. These 2 children were not marked in on the tracking record for that classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(bm)3. · Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition

    A wheel on a plastic bike in the outdoor play space is cracked exposing sharp edges. A piece of a broken plastic chair backing was observed in the grass in the outdoor play space. A tricycle was observed missing half of a child safety strap. A child sized bike was observed to have a flat rear tire.

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  • Violation

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

    Several areas of Nightshade with berries was observed growing along a fence in the outdoor play space. The Nightshade was in areas accessible to children. A cord was observed hanging down from a computer on a desk in an area accessible to children switching classrooms. Two ladders were observed in the outdoor play space accessible to children posing a potential for the ladders to fall over onto a child.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(b) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    2 electrical outlets were observed missing outlet cover guards in an area near the office. 1 electrical outlet was missing cover guards in the hallway outside of the 3-4 year old classroom.

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  • Violation

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

    In the future generations classroom, there is a mini fridge with mold inside of it. There are several areas of crushed goldfish crackers in the 3-4 year old classroom. There are several areas of garbage in the outdoor play space including cigar wrappers. In the outdoor play space, there are several large piles of brush and sticks. The grass is overgrown throughout the outdoor play space. Underneath the bathroom sink are several tiles which had fallen off from the wall. 2 pack n plays have sheets on the mattresses with brown and yellow stains. Kitchen floor is sticky.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule

    Food waste was observed in a garbage can in the bathroom and a garbage can in the 3-4 year old classroom. These garbage cans did not have covers.

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  • Violation

    251.07(2)(e) · Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions

    During the visit, Staff B was observed grabbing a 4 year old child by the arm as the child went dead weight and walking with the child by one arm to the classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)6. · Menus - Changes

    Changes to the menu for 11/10/25 were not documented when grapes were served for breakfast.

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  • Violation

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

    2 entries in the medical log book dated 07/14/25 and 08/15/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.

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  • Violation

    251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    Injury records in the medical log book are not reviewed every 6 months as required.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information

    Admission information for infants and toddlers is not kept on file in the room the child is assigned.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(c) · Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    Changes in development and routines for Child 1 and Child 2 are not documented every 3 months based on a conversation with the parent.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(j) · Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings

    2 pack n plays in the infant room were observed to have mattresses that were not tight fitting and mattress coverings that do not fit snugly over the mattress.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(a)5. · Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal

    In the infant room, a soiled diaper was observed in a container that was not covered.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area

    A 1.5 year old child was observed being cared for in an area of the center with no sink.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)6. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked ) on 11/6/2025 : Staff A's hours are not documented in the infant room on 11/06/25 when Staff A was included in the staff-to-child ratio.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Violation

    (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children ) on 11/6/2025 : Staff A, observed providing sole supervision of 2 children in the infant room, does not have the qualifications for the child care teacher position.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Violation

    (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 11/6/2025 : The center's child tracking procedure was not met when on 11/06/25, 4 children were present in the 2 year old classroom, however 5 children were marked in on the tracking record. In addition, 2 children were present in the infant room. These 2 children were not marked in on the tracking record for that classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(a) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 11/6/2025 : Several areas of Nightshade with berries was observed growing along a fence in the outdoor play space. The Nightshade was in areas accessible to children. A cord was observed hanging down from a computer on a desk in an area accessible to children switching classrooms. Two ladders were observed in the outdoor play space accessible to children posing a potential for the ladders to fall over onto a child.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(gm) · Violation

    (Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 11/6/2025 : In the future generations classroom, there is a mini fridge with mold inside of it. There are several areas of crushed goldfish crackers in the 3-4 year old classroom. There are several areas of garbage in the outdoor play space including cigar wrappers. In the outdoor play space, there are several large piles of brush and sticks. The grass is overgrown throughout the outdoor play space. Underneath the bathroom sink are several tiles which had fallen off from the wall. 2 pack n plays have sheets on the mattresses with brown and yellow stains. Kitchen floor is sticky.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(c) · Violation

    (Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development ) on 11/6/2025 : Changes in development and routines for Child 1 and Child 2 are not documented every 3 months based on a conversation with the parent.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Violation

    (Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area ) on 11/6/2025 : A 1.5 year old child was observed being cared for in an area of the center with no sink.

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Aug 12, 2025 — Licensing
41 violations cited · view state record
41 violations
  • Violation

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

    Child 2 and Child 3 do not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    Child 1 does not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 1 was admitted to the center.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    Child 3 and Child 6 do not have documentation of an initial health examination within 3 months after Child 3 and Child 6 were admitted to the center.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information

    Staff D does not have documentation of previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff D, who was providing sole supervision of children in the 3-4 year old classroom during the visit, does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff D does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D was hired.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)5. · Staff Record - High School Diploma

    Staff A and Staff D do not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.

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  • Violation

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

    There is no documentation of which classroom staff are working in and no documentation of hours staff are working in that classroom when these staff members are being included in the staff-to-child ratio.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training

    Staff E, observed preparing and serving lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work.

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  • Violation

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

    The written orientation program for Staff B is incomplete. The orientation with Staff B did not cover the procedure to contact a parent if a child is absent from the center without prior notification from the parent, information on any special needs a child enrolled at the center may have and the plan for how those needs will be met, training in abusive head trauma and appropriate ways to manage crying fussing or distraught children, and training in techniques of evacuating sleeping children in an emergency if the center is licensed to operate between 9pm-5am.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children

    A 3 year old child was observed leaving the 3-5 year old classroom and using the upstairs bathroom without sight and sound supervision of the teacher in the classroom. The same 3 year old child left the classroom during the visit and stood at the stairway leading downstairs and yelled for the licensee who was down in the basement. The teacher in that classroom eventually advised the child to come back into the classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

    4 children were present in the 2-3 year old classroom on 08/12/25, however there was no tracking record for this classroom available for review.

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  • Violation

    251.06(10)(f) · Bathroom Supplies

    There is no toilet paper or paper towel in the school age classroom bathroom.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

    Two gaps were observed underneath the chain link fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure. The gaps in the fence are both greater than 4 inches.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(b)8. · Outdoor Play Space - Prohibited Surfaces

    A slide was observed over concrete in the outdoor play space.

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  • Violation

    251.06(12)(b) · Wading Pool

    2 wading pools in the outdoor play space were observed. According to the licensee, the water is changed, however the wading pools are not disinfected daily.

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  • Violation

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

    A television and a cord hanging down from the television was observed in the Journees Playland classroom above a pack n play. Several areas of Nightshade with berries was observed growing along a fence in the outdoor play space. The Nightshade was in areas accessible to children. Two 2 year old children were observed being served whole hot dogs for lunch. Hot dogs should be cut up for this age group.

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  • Violation

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

    Several areas of chips were observed in the 3-5 year old classroom. This was corrected during the visit and the areas with chips was vacuumed. The freezer in the kitchen is covered with various spilled and now frozen liquids.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint

    There is flaking paint on walls in the outdoor play space. There is flaking paint on a wall near a stairwell leading downstairs to school age room used by children. There are several areas of peeling paint on the floor of the basement school age classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule

    A garbage can containing food waste in the kitchen is not covered.

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  • Violation

    251.06(4)(a) · Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled

    Annual fire extinguisher inspection tags are not current. The fire extinguishers on the premises were last inspected June 2024.

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  • Violation

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

    Smoke detector testing is not documented for May-July2025.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food

    A package of bacon in the refrigerator in the kitchen expired 06/10/25.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(g)1.b. · Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints

    Staff E, observed preparing lunch during the visit was not wearing a hair restraint while preparing and serving lunch.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(g)1.c. · Meal Preparation Staff - Handwashing

    Staff E, observed preparing lunch during the visit, did not wash their hands after serving lunch or before and after handling food.

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  • Violation

    251.06(3)(b)4. · Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills

    Fire drills are not practiced or documented for May-July 2025. Tornado drills are not practiced or documented for May-July 2025.

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  • Violation

    251.07(3)(a)1. · Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size

    Several adult themed books were observed in the school age classroom. These books are not scaled to the developmental level of these children.

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  • Violation

    251.07(3)(a)2. · Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition

    A blue shelf in the school age classroom has a leg broken off of it posing a potential for the shelf to fall onto a child.

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  • Violation

    251.07(3)(i) · Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment

    A couch in the school age classroom had a hole in it exposing foam underneath. This makes the surface not easily cleanable. Several sleeping mats were observed being stored in the 3-5 year old classroom with tears on the edges of the sleeping mats exposing foam underneath.

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  • Violation

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

    Pringles were served as a snack to children in care. Lunch was served with no vegetable component during the visit. On 08/12/25, a parent brought in subs, chips and cookies for the children for lunch. This does not meet the U.S. department of agriculture child care food program minimum meal requirements.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)5.a. · Menus - Post

    The menus posted in the kitchen and the parent board are not current. The menus are from 08/04/25-08/08/25.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)6. · Menus - Changes

    The menu stated that animal crackers, and juice were served for morning snack on 08/12/25, however pringles chips were served. The menu stated that on 08/12/25, tacos, rice, mandarin oranges were served, however hot dogs, strawberry applesauce, and whole milk were served. It was reported that on 08/11/25, a parent provided subs for lunch, chips, and cookies, but this change in the menu was not documented.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(b)1. · Mealtime - Staff With Children

    Staff did not sit at the table with children during lunch.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(am) · Infant & Toddler - Intake Information

    The written information from Child 6's parent or guardian to individualize the program of care for Child 6 is incomplete and is missing several sections.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(c) · Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    Changes in development and routines for Child 1, Child 4, Child 5 and Child 6 are not documented every 3 months based on a conversation with the parent.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 8/12/2025 : Staff D, who was providing sole supervision of children in the 3-4 year old classroom during the visit, does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program.

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  • Violation

    251.05(4)(a) · Violation

    (Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document ) on 8/12/2025 : The written orientation program for Staff B is incomplete. The orientation with Staff B did not cover the procedure to contact a parent if a child is absent from the center without prior notification from the parent, information on any special needs a child enrolled at the center may have and the plan for how those needs will be met, training in abusive head trauma and appropriate ways to manage crying fussing or distraught children, and training in techniques of evacuating sleeping children in an emergency if the center is licensed to operate between 9pm-5am.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Violation

    (Supervision Of Children ) on 8/12/2025 : A 3 year old child was observed leaving the 3-5 year old classroom and using the upstairs bathroom without sight and sound supervision of the teacher in the classroom. The same 3 year old child left the classroom during the visit and stood at the stairway leading downstairs and yelled for the licensee who was down in the basement. The teacher in that classroom eventually advised the child to come back into the classroom.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Violation

    (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 8/12/2025 : 4 children were present in the 2-3 year old classroom on 08/12/25, however there was no tracking record for this classroom available for review.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(a) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 8/12/2025 : A television and a cord hanging down from the television was observed in the Journees Playland classroom above a pack n play. Several areas of Nightshade with berries was observed growing along a fence in the outdoor play space. The Nightshade was in areas accessible to children. Two 2 year old children were observed being served whole hot dogs for lunch. Hot dogs should be cut up for this age group.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Violation

    (Deteriorating Paint ) on 8/12/2025 : There is flaking paint on walls in the outdoor play space. There is flaking paint on a wall near a stairwell leading downstairs to school age room used by children. There are several areas of peeling paint on the floor of the basement school age classroom.

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Jun 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 6/13/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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May 20, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 5/20/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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May 14, 2025 — Licensing
44 violations cited · view state record
44 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(2)(L)1.b. · Department Notices Posted

    A warning letter dated 02/28/25 is not posted at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.04(3)(h) · Report - Change In Room Usage

    5 children were being cared for in the lobby area at the center which is not space designated for children and a change in room usage was not reported to the Department. One child was being cared for in the office upon arrival to the center which is also not designated space for use by children.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)6. · Child Record - Health History

    There is no information in the child record on whether or not Child 1 has a medical condition.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    Child 1 does not have documentation of an initial health examination report within 6 months after Child 1 was admitted to the center. Child 2 does not have documentation of an initial health examination report not more than 6 months prior to when Child 2 was enrolled on 02/03/25. The health examination report on file for Child 2 is from 03/15/24.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

    6 children were in attendance during the visit on 05/14/25. One child did not have an arrival time documented on the attendance record.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information

    Staff A and Staff C do not have documentation of education or previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    Staff C, identified as a child care teacher, does not have documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position. Staff C has worked at the center for at least 6 months.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)4.d. · Staff Record - Educational Qualifications

    Staff A, identified as an assistant teacher, does not have documentation of Staff A's educational qualifications, within 6 months.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff hours are scheduled and staff do not sign in and out when breaks are taken. The licensee was not signed in when she was being used in the staff-to-child ratio. The classrooms that staff members are working in are also not documented when those staff are being used to meet the staff-to-child ratio.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    Staff C does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff E does not have documentation of completion of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(g)1. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    During the visit, Staff A, identified as an assistant teacher, was providing sole supervision for a group of 2 children in the 2-3 year old classroom. Staff A was not working under the supervision of a child care teacher with this group until later during the visit.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(g)2. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications

    Staff A, identified as an assistant teacher, does not have documentation of completion of 2 credits in early childhood education or its equivalent, or 1 non-credit department-approved course in early childhood education within 6 months after assuming the position.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children

    At the time of arrival, licensor saw through the front window that two staff were present with one child in the office leaving 5 children alone without sight and sound supervision in the front room.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

    During the visit, Staff A was observed providing sole supervision to a group of 2 children in the 2-3 year old room, including 2 children under the age of 2 years old. Staff A is not qualified as a child care teacher.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

    Children dispersed into the 2-3 year old classroom and the 3-5 year old classroom during the visit. No tracking records were available for these groups of children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

    There are several gaps underneath the fence that make up the outdoor play space enclosure that are greater than 4 inches.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(bm)3. · Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition

    In the outdoor play space, the handles on a teeter totter were broken exposing sharp edges.

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  • Violation

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

    In the outdoor play space a package containing a cigar was on the ground accessible to children in care. Licensor removed this item and gave it to the licensee. In the school age classroom, there were two open doors. One open door near the kitchen contained a bucket with pieces of drywall materials. In the other room there was an open fuse box accessible to children in care.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(b) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    In the 3-4 year old classroom there is an electrical outlet cover guard missing. In the school age classroom, there are electrical outlet cover guards missing on 2 electrical outlets.

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  • Violation

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

    The door to the office was unlocked and open during the visit and accessible to children in care. In the office were several cleaning products including disinfectant wipes.

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  • Violation

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

    In the downstairs school age classroom, there is used lollipop on the floor next to a plastic shelf. There is garbage in the outdoor play space. In the outdoor play space, the grass is overgrown and needs to be mowed. In the grassy area, a large ant hill with ants coming out of it was observed. There is a plastic toy stroller in the outdoor play space that is dirty and has standing brown water on the seat.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint

    There are several areas of flaking paint on the upper part of a wall of the building in the outdoor play space accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(4)(g) · Basement & Furnace Room Doors

    In the hallway leading to the basement school age room, there was an open door leading to the boiler. This is the same room with pieces of drywall material in a bucket on the floor.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food

    In the refrigerator downstairs, there is a package of bologna that expired on 01/29/25.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food

    In the downstairs kitchen an open bag of rice, flour, and sugar were observed. These items were not stored in a bag with a zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. These items were also not labeled.

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  • Violation

    251.07(3)(a)2. · Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition

    In the school age room downstairs, there is a plastic shelf that is wobbly and poses a potential to tip over onto a child.

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  • Violation

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

    Poptarts and milk were served for breakfast which does not meet the minimum meal (USDA) requirements for breakfast served.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)5.a. · Menus - Post

    There is not a current menu posted in the kitchen.

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  • Violation

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

    A table and high chair were not washed and sanitized after children were served breakfast.

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  • Violation

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

    Entries in the medical log book with entied dated 02/26/25, 02/27/25, 03/10/25, 03/18/25, 03/25/25, and 04/24/25 are not signed or initialed by the person making the entry.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(c) · Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    Child 1 and Child 2 do not have documentation of changes in Child 1 and Child 2's development and routines every 3 months as required based on discussion with the parent.

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  • Violation

    251.09(1)(e) · Infant & Toddler - Provider Training

    Staff A, observed providing care for infants during the visit, does not have documentation of a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area

    During the visit, infants were being cared for in the 2-3 year old classroom which does not have a sink.

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  • Violation

    251.04(3)(h) · Violation

    (Report - Change In Room Usage ) on 5/14/2025 : 5 children were being cared for in the lobby area at the center which is not space designated for children and a change in room usage was not reported to the Department. One child was being cared for in the office upon arrival to the center which is also not designated space for use by children.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)6. · Violation

    (Child Record - Health History ) on 5/14/2025 : There is no information in the child record on whether or not Child 1 has a medical condition.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Violation

    (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training ) on 5/14/2025 : Staff C does not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(cm) · Violation

    (Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 5/14/2025 : Staff E does not have documentation of completion of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(a) · Violation

    (Supervision Of Children ) on 5/14/2025 : At the time of arrival, licensor saw through the front window that two staff were present with one child in the office leaving 5 children alone without sight and sound supervision in the front room.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(b) · Violation

    (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children ) on 5/14/2025 : During the visit, Staff A was observed providing sole supervision to a group of 2 children in the 2-3 year old room, including 2 children under the age of 2 years old. Staff A is not qualified as a child care teacher.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Violation

    (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 5/14/2025 : Children dispersed into the 2-3 year old classroom and the 3-5 year old classroom during the visit. No tracking records were available for these groups of children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(a) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 5/14/2025 : In the outdoor play space a package containing a cigar was on the ground accessible to children in care. Licensor removed this item and gave it to the licensee. In the school age classroom, there were two open doors. One open door near the kitchen contained a bucket with pieces of drywall materials. In the other room there was an open fuse box accessible to children in care.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Violation

    (Deteriorating Paint ) on 5/14/2025 : There are several areas of flaking paint on the upper part of a wall of the building in the outdoor play space accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Violation

    (Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area ) on 5/14/2025 : During the visit, infants were being cared for in the 2-3 year old classroom which does not have a sink.

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Feb 20, 2025 — Licensing
33 violations cited · view state record
33 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(3)(b) · Report - Damage To Premises

    Damage to a urinal in the school age bathroom rendering the urinal non-operational, was not reported to the Department. In addition, loss of heat in the school age classroom was not reported to the Department.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)1. · Child Record - Enrollment Information

    Child 2 does not have documentation in the child record of contact information for the child's parent/guardian.

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  • Violation

    251.04(6)(a)6. · Child Record - Health History

    Child 2 has documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the child record about triggers that may cause a problem, signs or symptoms for the provider to watch for, steps a provider should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, when the condition requires emergency medical care, and identification of all providers who have received specialized training or instructions to help treat symptoms.

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  • Violation

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

    Child 2 does not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information

    Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C do not have documentation of education, position, previous work experience in child care, including the reason for leaving previous positions.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff C, identified as an assistant teacher and meal preparation staff, does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. Background check was submitted for Staff C, however there are no results of the background check.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C were hired.

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  • Violation

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

    There are no staff hours documented for 02/17/25-02/20/25.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A does not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children prior to beginning to work with children under 5 years of age.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    Staff B and Staff C do not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3 months after Staff B and Staff C began working with children in care.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A does not have documentation of biennial training on child abuse & neglect reporting requirements within one week after Staff A began working at the center.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C do not have documentation of a written orientation program within their first week at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.06(1)(d) · Inside Temperature - Minimum

    The downstairs school age room temperature was not 67 degrees Fahrenheit during the visit.

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  • Violation

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

    There are deflated balloons and paperclips on the floor of the 3-5 year old room which pose a potential choking hazard. A broken wind up toy was observed in the the 2-3 year old room posing a potential choking hazard. In addition, a child being cared for in the 2 year old room was observed playing with a toy with a plastic knob.

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  • Violation

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

    Several cleaning products were observed on top of cubbies accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the visit and placed out of reach of children.

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  • Violation

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

    There are food crumbs on floor in 3-5 year old room and hallway leading to the secondary exit. In the 3-5 year old room, the table used by children is sticky with spilled liquid. In the basement school age room there is a speaker that is covered in dirt and dust. In the lobby where children were being cared for is a couch with faux leather peeling off of it.

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  • Violation

    251.06(4)(d) · Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width

    The secondary exit in the basement school age room blocked with a play house.

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  • Violation

    251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food

    Eggs in kitchen refrigerator downstairs expired 01/05/25.

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  • Violation

    251.07(1)(c) · Television As Part Of Program

    5 children were observed watching television. No other activities were available.

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  • Violation

    251.07(2)(e)3. · Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure

    Two children were observed during the visit in a high chair. One child was in the high chair during the entire visit. Another child was let out after approximately 10 minutes.

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  • Violation

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

    In the infant room, there is a mattress wrapped in plastic and covered with a sheet on top of another mattress in a pack n play.

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  • Violation

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

    Fruit snacks observed in the kitchen and reportedly served as a snack to children do not need the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements for the type of food served.

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  • Violation

    251.07(5)(a)5.a. · Menus - Post

    The menu posted in the kitchen is not dated.

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  • Violation

    251.07(6)(i)2. · Adult Handwashing

    A staff member was observed during the visit wiping a child's nose with a disposable tissue. the staff member did not wash their hands after wiping the child's nose.

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  • Violation

    251.09(3)(a)11. · Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding

    Two children were observed at the beginning of the visit sitting in high chairs not using safety straps.

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  • Violation

    251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area

    An infant was observed being cared for in an area of the center with no sink.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

    (Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 2/20/2025 : Staff C, identified as an assistant teacher and meal preparation staff, does not have documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. Background check was submitted for Staff C, however there are no results of the background check.

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  • Violation

    251.05(4)(a) · Violation

    (Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document ) on 2/20/2025 : Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C do not have documentation of a written orientation program within their first week at the center.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(a) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 2/20/2025 : There are deflated balloons and paperclips on the floor of the 3-5 year old room which pose a potential choking hazard. A broken wind up toy was observed in the the 2-3 year old room posing a potential choking hazard. In addition, a child being cared for in the 2 year old room was observed playing with a toy with a plastic knob.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(d) · Violation

    (Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 2/20/2025 : Several cleaning products were observed on top of cubbies accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the visit and placed out of reach of children.

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  • Violation

    251.06(2)(i) · Violation

    (Deteriorating Paint ) on 2/20/2025 : There are several areas of flaking paint on the upper part of a wall of the building in the outdoor play space accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    251.07(1)(c) · Violation

    (Television As Part Of Program ) on 2/20/2025 : 5 children were observed watching television. No other activities were available.

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  • Violation

    251.07(2)(e)3. · Violation

    (Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure ) on 2/20/2025 : Two children were observed during the visit in a high chair. One child was in the high chair during the entire visit. Another child was let out after approximately 10 minutes.

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “Child #6 did not have on file documentation of a physical examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 20, 2025 inspection noted: “(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 11/20/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001” — what has changed since then?

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