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Home › WI › Rhinelander › Early Childhood Academy Inc
1601 W Davenport St, Rhinelander WI 54501-2987 · License #1000589001-001 · Center · Licensed Group
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Two staff in Room A did not sign out on the daily attendance sheet.
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251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches. In one section the top bar had come loose and is no longer attached to the rest of the fence on one end. There is a gap of 5 inches between the fence post and the building near the exit door to Room A.
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251.06(9)(b)3.c. · Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize
Bottles and nipples in Room A were not being sanitized after washing.
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251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food
On 04/14/26 there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 04/06/26 in refrigerator in Room A.
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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
251.06(9)(d)1.c. · Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
The freezer in Room F did not contain a thermometer.
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251.07(4)(c) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1
Two pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet from the nearest crib and were t-boned rather than placed end-to-end with a solid partition.
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251.07(5)(a)5.a. · Menus - Post
A menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
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251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
The medical log books in Rooms C, F, and E were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken.
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251.07(6)(f)1.a. · Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
The parent authorization for one medication in Room F did not include specific times to administer.
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251.07(6)(f)5. · Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized
Per review of the medical log book, one medication in the Room F was given outside the authorized dates on the parent authorization to administer.
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251.09(4)(a)8. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Disposal Containers
The garbage container containing diapers in the shared bathroom for Rooms E and F had not been disinfected on a daily basis. The inside of the garbage container was full of stuck dirt and debris.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Per review of classroom sign in sheets, a staff member was not signed in to the Green Room. No staff was signed in to the Orange Room.
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251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Cleaning products that are labeled with "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the open furnace room.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Areas in the center have dirt and other debris scattered around the floor. Sinks and countertops had evidence of grime and stains. Rugs and other soft materials were visibly dirty throughout the center.
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251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint
The Orange Room had peeling paint on the walls in areas accessible to children.
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251.06(4)(g) · Basement & Furnace Room Doors
The furnace room door was open contrary to the sign on the door that states "Keep Closed At All Times."
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251.06(9)(c)1. · Safe Food
In the Yellow room, there were 2 packs of Gerber Natural baby food that expired in October 2025.
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251.06(9)(d)1. · Food Storage - Safety
The mini fridge/freezer in the Yellow Room was above the required temperature. The breastmilk that was stored in the freezer was not frozen.
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251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food
Cereal and goldfish crackers were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight fitting covers in the Yellow Room.
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251.07(5)(b)5. · Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized
The tables were not cleaned or sanitized before lunch in the Green and Orange Rooms. There was evidence of syrup on the tables in the Green Room as children were eating.
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251.09(1)(j) · Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings
Multiple cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets on the mattresses.
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251.09(1)(L) · Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs
In the infant room, cribs that are being used for children under the age of 1 had blankets in them. One crib had a boppy pillow. One crib was being used for storage but per staff interview, that crib is used for a child under the age of 1.
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251.09(2)(bm) · Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
In the Purple Room, a child under the age of 1 was asleep face down on the rug.
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251.09(2)(k) · Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs
There are no adult sized chairs in the Purple Room for the child care workers.
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251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Per staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process. The diaper changing surface in the infant room was visibly dirty and caked with debris around the edges.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Violation
(Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 12/12/2025 : Areas in the center have dirt and other debris scattered around the floor. Sinks and countertops had evidence of grime and stains. Rugs and other soft materials were visibly dirty throughout the center.
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251.07(5)(b)5. · Violation
(Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized ) on 12/12/2025 : The tables were not cleaned or sanitized before lunch in the Green and Orange Rooms. There was evidence of syrup on the tables in the Green Room as children were eating.
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251.09(2)(bm) · Violation
(Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position ) on 12/12/2025 : In the Purple Room, a child under the age of 1 was asleep face down on the rug.
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251.09(4)(a)3. · Violation
(Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection ) on 12/12/2025 : Per staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process. The diaper changing surface in the infant room was visibly dirty and caked with debris around the edges.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Classrooms C, D, and F had dried food and dirt on the walls. Tables, shelves, and toys were visibly dirty. Cobwebs were hanging from the ceiling in Classroom F.
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251.06(9)(d)2.a. · Food Storage - Dry Food
Multiple dry food items were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers in the kitchen and Classrooms C/D and F.
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251.07(6)(dm)1. · Medical Log Book
Classroom B did not have a medical log book.
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251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
The parent authorizations to administer were expired for two medications and one medication was expired in Classroom C/D.
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251.09(3)(a)11. · Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding
In Classroom B a 14 month old child was sitting on the floor while being fed.
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251.09(3)(a)14. · Infant & Toddler - Feeding From Baby Food Containers
In Classroom B a child was being fed from a commercial baby food container.
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251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Per staff interview, the disinfectant product is not being used as directed on the product label instructions.
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
Staff H does not have a health report on file.
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251.07(3)(a)5. · Indoor Equipment - Intended Use
Per interview with staff, the straps on the changing table are not being used in accordance with all manufacturer's recommendations or instructions.
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251.07(5)(b)5. · Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized
Staff are not using a proper sanitizer to clean eating surfaces before and after each use.
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251.09(1)(L) · Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs
Per observation, a child under 1 year of age was laid down in a crib with a blanket over her. There was also a blanket hanging on the side of the crib.
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251.09(2)(bm) · Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
Per observation, a child under 1 year of age was laid down in a crib on her belly without any written authorization from a doctor.
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