202.08(6)(a) · No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time.

At the time of the visit 4 children under the age of 7 who were not related to the provider were present. A review of attendance records between 9/7/2025-12/14/25 showed that there were more than 3 children under the age of 7 who were not related to the provider in care at one time on 52 out of the 62 days reviewed.

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202.08(4)(e) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Each Child In Care A Record Of The Child's Immunization History To Document Compliance With S. 252.04, Stats., And Ch. Dhs 144.

There was no immunization records on file for child #4.

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202.08(4)(i) · A Provider Shall Change A Child's Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or Diapers Promptly From An Available Supply Of Clean Clothing Or Diapers. The Child's Diaper Shall Be Changed On An Easily Cleanable Surface That Is Cleaned With Soap And Water And A Disinfectant Solution After Each Use. The Disinfectant Solution Shall Be Registered With The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency As A Disinfectant And Have Instructions For Use As A Disinfectant On The Label. The Solution Shall Be Prepared And Applied As Indicated On The Label.

The description of cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface given by the operator did not include a step to clean the surface with soap and water.

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202.08(10)(a) · A Child Care Provider Shall Ensure That Each Child Shall Be Served One Meal Or Snack At Least Once Every 3 Hours. Each Meal And Snack Shall Meet The U.S. Department Of Agriculture Child And Adult Care Food Program Minimum Meal Requirements.

The lunch described by the operator did not include the milk required to meet the meal pattern requirements. There was a one year old in care and only 1% milk available in the center.

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202.08(1m)(a)10.a. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With The Conditions Of The Certification. The Number Of Children In Care At Any Time May Not Exceed The Number Specified.

A review of attendance records between 9/7/25-12/14/25 showed that there were seven children in care at one time on 9/23/25, 9/29/25, 10/2/25, 10/10/25, and 10/15/25. This exceeds the six specified on the certificate.

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202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

Loose cords and uncovered outlets were accessible in areas where care was provided. The kitchen cabinets and drawers did not have locks or latches to prevent access to plastic bags and appliances with sharp edges. Items labelled keep out of reach of children were accessible in an open cabinet in the bathroom.

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202.08(2)(j) · Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used For Preparing, Serving And Storing Food Shall Be Kept Clean, Sanitary, And In Good Working Condition. Eating Surfaces Shall Be Washed Before Use.

A child was observed eating at a table that contained mail, packages, and other clutter. The table was not washed before being used by the child for lunch.

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202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

The enrollment and health history forms were incomplete for children #1 and #2

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202.08(7)(e) · If A Provider Uses Time-Out Periods To Deal With Unacceptable Behavior, A Time-Out May Not Exceed 3 Minutes And May Not Be Used For Children Under 3 Years Of Age. For Purposes Of This Paragraph, A "Time-Out" Is An Interruption Of Unacceptable Behavior By The Removal Of The Child From The Situation, Not To Isolate The Child, But To Allow The Child An Opportunity To Pause, And With Support From The Provider, Reflect On Behavior And Gain Self-Control.

The operators description of timeouts given to children were 5 minutes in length, which exceeds the 3 minute maximum.

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202.08(5)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Accurate Written Records Of The Daily Hours Of Attendance Of Each Child In Care, Including The Actual Arrival And Departure Time Times For Each Child. If Children Are Transported To Or From The Premises Or School By The Operator Or Another Provider On Behalf Of The Operator, The Daily Attendance Record Shall Include The Actual Time The Child Was Picked Up Or Dropped Off.

A review of attendance records for 9/7/25-12/14/25 showed that children were not signed out of care on 10/24/25, 10/31/25, and 11/26/25. The attendance records for the week of 11/30/25-12/6/25 were not available for review.

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202.08(9)(b) · Before Transporting A Child, An Operator Shall Obtain Signed Permission From The Parent For Transportation And Emergency Information For Each Child.

None of the children who are transported have a permission slip on file.

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202.08(9)(b)1.-5. · A Transportation Permission Form Shall Include All Of The Following Information: 1. The Purpose Of The Transportation And The Parent Or Guardianã¢S Permission To Transport The Child For That Purpose. 2. The Length Of Time The Child Will Transported. 3. An Address And Telephone Number Where A Parent Or Other Adult Can Be Reached In An Emergency. 4. The Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of The Childã¢S Health Care Provider. 5. Written Consent From The Childã¢S Parent For Emergency Medical Treatment.

There was no transportation permission form on file for any transported children.

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202.08(9)(c) · An Operator Shall Ensure That A Written List Of Children Being Transported, Copies Of Completed Permissions, And Emergency Information For Each Child Being Transported Is Maintained At The Premises And In Any Vehicle Transporting Children While The Children Are Being Transported.

There was no written list of children being transported, copies of completed permissions, and emergency information for each child being transported maintained at the center or in the vehicle used to transport children.

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202.08(9)(i) · The Operator Shall Obtain And Maintain Vehicle Liability Insurance With Minimums No Less Than Those Specified In Subch. Vi. Of Ch. 344, Stats. The Operator Shall Maintain Proof Of Insurance And Make This Information Available To The Certification Worker Upon Request.

The operator stated that there was no vehicle liability insurance for the vehicle used to transport children.

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202.08(4)(a)1. · For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 6 Months Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 6 Months Thereafter.

There was no health report on file for child #5.

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202.08(4)(a)2. · For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 2 Years Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 2 Years Thereafter

There was no health report on file for child #3.

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202.08(4)(e) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Each Child In Care A Record Of The Child's Immunization History To Document Compliance With S. 252.04, Stats., And Ch. Dhs 144.

The was no immunization record on file for children #1-#5.

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202.08(4)(g) · A Child Care Provider Shall Wash His Or Her Hands With Soap And Warm Running Water After Toileting, Prior To Food Preparation, After Handling Pets Or Animals, And After Diapering Children

The operator failed to wash hands prior to handing out snacks.

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202.08(4)(h) · A Child Care Provider Shall Require All Children In The Provider's Care To Wash Their Hands With Soap And Warm Running Water Before Eating And After Toileting Or Handling Pets Or Animals.

The operator failed to have children wash hands prior to eating snack.

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202.08(1m)(a)6. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Include In Its Personnel Or Operating Policies A Provision That Requires A Provider To Notify The Child Care Operator As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than The Child Care Program's Next Working Day, Of The Reporting Requirements Under Par. (B) 5. To 7.

The was no documentation that the assistant teacher, substitute teacher or driver had been made aware of the requirement.

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202.08(1m)(a)8. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Written Record On Each Child In Care, Including The Provider's Own Children Under 7 Years Of Age, And Make The Record Available To A Child Care Certification Worker Upon Request.

There was no file on-site for child #6.

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202.08(2)(am)1. · A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Functional Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed In The Basement And On Each Level Of The Building, Excluding The Garage And Attic, In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.647, Stats.

The carbon monoxide detector in the basement was not operating.

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202.08(2)(ar) · The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floor Level In Accordance With The Requirements Of S. 101.645, Stats.

The smoke detector on the main level was not operating.

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202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

Hazards were observed accessible in the bathroom.

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202.08(2)(j) · Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used For Preparing, Serving And Storing Food Shall Be Kept Clean, Sanitary, And In Good Working Condition. Eating Surfaces Shall Be Washed Before Use.

The eating surface was not washed before being used for snack.

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202.08(12)(c) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Child Care And The Expected Frequency Of Payment For The Service. The Contract Shall Be Signed By The Operator And A Parent Or Guardian.

There was no contract on file for any enrolled family.

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202.08(12)(d) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Available To Each Parent

There was no documentation on file that parents had been notified regarding certification rules.

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202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

The enrollment/health history form was incomplete for children #1-#4 and #6-#7 and was missing for #5.

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202.08(12)(g) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Using Information Obtained On The Department-Provided Child Care Intake For Child Under 2 Years Form, Which Collects Essential Information For Infants And Toddlers, To Individualize The Program Of Care For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age.

There was no Intake form on file for child #5.

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202.08(12)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child Care Business Are Covered By A Child Care Liability Insurance Policy.

There was no documentation on file that parents had been notified regarding liability insurance coverage.

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202.08(1)(a)2. · Each Child Care Operator Shall Demonstrate That The Operator Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To Initial Certification. Each Provider Shall Demonstrate That He Or She Is Free From Tuberculosis Prior To The Date The Provider Begins Working With Children In Care.

There was no documentation on file file that the assistant teacher, substitute teacher or driver were free of TB prior to being with children.

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202.08(1)(b)1. · Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With Children Each Provider, Including Volunteers, Substitutes, And Emergency Back-Up Providers, Or Any Other Person Who Provides Care And Supervision For Children Under One Year Of Age Shall Complete Training In The Most Current Medically Accepted Methods For Reducing The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

There was no documentation on file the assistant teacher, substitute teacher or driver had completed SIDS training.

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202.08(1)(b)2. · Prior To Certification And Prior To Beginning To Work With Children Each Provider, Including Volunteers, Substitutes, And Emergency Back-Up Providers, Or Any Other Person Who Provides Care And Supervision For Children Under 5 Years Of Age Shall Complete Department-Approved Training On Shaken Baby Syndrome And Abusive Head Trauma And Appropriate Ways To Manage Crying, Fussing, Or Distraught Children.

There was no documentation on file that the substitute teacher had completed AHT training.

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202.08(5)(i) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Accurate Written Records Of The Daily Hours Of Attendance Of Each Child In Care, Including The Actual Arrival And Departure Time Times For Each Child. If Children Are Transported To Or From The Premises Or School By The Operator Or Another Provider On Behalf Of The Operator, The Daily Attendance Record Shall Include The Actual Time The Child Was Picked Up Or Dropped Off.

The attendance was not current or accurate as children had not been signed into care upon arrival.

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202.08(9)(c) · An Operator Shall Ensure That A Written List Of Children Being Transported, Copies Of Completed Permissions, And Emergency Information For Each Child Being Transported Is Maintained At The Premises And In Any Vehicle Transporting Children While The Children Are Being Transported.

There was no listed of transported children maintained at the center or vehicle used to transport.

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202.08(9)(e)1. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver The Procedure For Ensuring That All Children Are Properly Restrained In The Appropriate Child Safety Seat.

There was no documentation on file that was driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)2. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver The Procedure For Loading, Unloading, And Tracking Of Children Being Transported.

There was no documentation that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)3. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver The Procedure For Evacuating The Children From A Vehicle In An Emergency.

The was no documentation that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)4. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver Behavior Management Techniques For Use With Children Being Transported.

The was no documentation on file that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)5. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver Applicable Statutes And Rules Affecting Transportation Of Children.

There was no documentation on file that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)6. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver First Aid Procedures.

There was no documentation on file that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)7. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver Child Abuse And Neglect Laws And Reporting Procedures.

There was no documentation on file that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(e)8. · Before A Driver Who Is Not The Operator First Transports Children, The Operator Shall Review With The Driver Information On Any Special Needs A Child Being Transported May Have And The Plan For How Those Needs Will Be Met.

There was no documentation on file that the driver had been made aware of this.

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202.08(9)(f)1. · Prior To The Day A Driver First Transports Children In Care, The Operator Shall Submit To The Certification Agency A Copy Of The Driving Record For Each Driver And Obtain Approval Of The Driver From The Certification Agency.

The operator failed to submit a copy of the drivers driving record prior to the first day he drove children.

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202.08(9)(f)2. · In Determining Whether A Driver May Pose A Threat To The Children, The Certification Worker Shall Consider The Totality Of The Driverã¢S Record, Any Other Relevant Facts, And The Following Factors In Combination: A. The Seriousness Of Any Accidents Or Violations. B. The Amount Of Time That Has Passed Since An Accident Or Violation Occurred. C. The Number Of Accidents Or Violations. D. The Likelihood That A Similar Incident Will Occur.

The Department was unable to consider the drivers driving record as the operator failed to submit it to the Department.

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202.08(9)(j) · No Person May Transport A Child Under 8 Years Of Age In A Motor Vehicle, Unless The Child Is Restrained In A Child Safety Restraint System That Is Appropriate To The Child's Age And Size In Accordance With S. 347.48, Stats., And Ch. Trans 310.

There was no child car safety seat available for a 2 year old child who is transported.

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