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Home › WI › Tomah › Superior Children's Learning Center
1400 N Superior Ave, Tomah WI 54660-1132 · License #2000589912-001 · Center · Licensed Group
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251.04(2)(c) · Current, Accurate Information
The center director was not forthcoming with accurate information about the time of her arrival the morning of the monitoring visit. She would have been the 3rd staff needed to be counted in ratio at 8:21am when enough children arrived at the center that would have required the group in the opening room to split in order to maintain maximum group size. It took several times of asking and prompting by both licensing specialists in order to receive an accurate answer. The information was needed from her in order to determine staff-to-child ratio because her start time was not documented.
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251.04(3)(h) · Report - Change In Room Usage
The center failed to report a change in room usage. The center is using the upper middle room for children under one year of age. This space has not been previously approved for use by children under the age of one. Changing the use of a room requires a written report to the department at least 20 working days prior to the change and shall be approved by the department prior to the change.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)6m. · Child Record - Immunization History
Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not observed in the file for Child #6 and Child #7.
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #3 does not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #5 and Child #7 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
A review of the attendance records for the week of the monitoring visit showed the attendance records were not accurate when several children were either not signed in or not signed out on the attendance records on days prior to the monitoring visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Staff D is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
A review of the attendance records for the week of the monitoring visit shows the center does not have accurate documentation of days and hours worked and in which specific room for staff who are being counted in staff-to-child ratio. On 2/24/26, there are 11 children signed in before 7:50am and no documentation of the staff that was with them. On 2/25/26, there are 4 children signed in before 7:25am and no documentation of the staff that was with them.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(c)9. · Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period
Contrary to rule, Staff B and C did not have documentation of enough hours to meet the yearly requirement of 15 continuing education hours needed in 2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(2)(d) · Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
On the morning of the licensing visit, there were 5 children under the age of 18 months in the group of 10 children in the upper room. Rule states when infant and toddlers are part of a mixed-age group, the size of the group may not exceed 8.
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251.055(2)(L) · Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties
Child care workers shall be free of non-classroom duties when they are counted in meeting staff-to-child ratios. The center director, who was needed to meet staff-to-child ratios on the morning of the visit, was not free of non-classroom duties when she prepared breakfast instead of going into a classroom.
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251.06(2)(g) · Stairs, Walks, Ramps, Porches - Safety
The ramp outside the upper middle classroom's direct exit was not maintained in a safe condition and free from accumulation of snow as observed on the day of the monitoring visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(4)(d) · Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of 3 feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. On the day of the monitoring visit, the direct exit outside from the upper classroom was locked from the inside and was not able to be opened in a one-hand, one-motion movement creating an obstruction to the exit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
The center did not have current parent authorization forms for one child's prescription medication or an over-the-counter medication (the center was unsure which child this belonged to) that were on the premises. A current medical authorization from the parent is required when medication is kept on the daycare premises.
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251.04(6)(a)6m. · Violation
(Child Record - Immunization History ) on 2/26/2026 : Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not observed in the file for Child #6 and Child #7.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.a. · Violation
(Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 ) on 2/26/2026 : Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #3 does not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Violation
(Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 ) on 2/26/2026 : Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #5 and Child #7 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Violation
(Staff Record - Registry Certificate ) on 2/26/2026 : Staff D is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)6. · Violation
(Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked ) on 2/26/2026 : A review of the attendance records for the week of the monitoring visit shows the center does not have accurate documentation of days and hours worked and in which specific room for staff who are being counted in staff-to-child ratio. On 2/24/26, there are 11 children signed in before 7:50am and no documentation of the staff that was with them. On 2/25/26, there are 4 children signed in before 7:25am and no documentation of the staff that was with them.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(c)9. · Violation
(Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period ) on 2/26/2026 : Contrary to rule, Staff B and C did not have documentation of enough hours to meet the yearly requirement of 15 continuing education hours needed in 2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(2)(d) · Violation
(Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size ) on 2/26/2026 : On the morning of the licensing visit, there were 5 children under the age of 18 months in the group of 10 children in the upper room. Rule states when infant and toddlers are part of a mixed-age group, the size of the group may not exceed 8.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(2)(b) · Compliance With Rules
A group child care center shall comply with all requirements of chapter DCF 251. Contrary to 251.04(2)(b), the center has been cited for numerous violations within the prior 3 years, including many repeat violations. The center was ordered by the department to complete 10 hours of training and coaching from the Parenting Place by 6/30/25 and failed to complete this training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information
There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the files for employee A, D and E.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff D and E that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13. Staff D was providing care to children on the day of the monitoring visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
The files for Staff D and E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the department, completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Staff A and B are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)5. · Staff Record - High School Diploma
Staff B and D, both teachers, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in their staff record file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Staff A, B, C and G were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Staff D and E were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.09(4)(a)4. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety
The strap on the diaper changing pad was cut and no longer functional making the diaper changing surface unsafe because there was no longer a restraint to prevent a child from falling since the diaper changing surface is above floor level.
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251.09(4)(b) · Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
Rule requires there to be a sink in an infant and toddler room that is not used for food preparation or dishwashing. The only sink in the infant room was being used to wash bottles on the day of the monitoring visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(2)(b) · Violation
(Compliance With Rules ) on 7/24/2025 : A group child care center shall comply with all requirements of chapter DCF 251. Contrary to 251.04(2)(b), the center has been cited for numerous violations within the prior 3 years, including many repeat violations. The center was ordered by the department to complete 10 hours of training and coaching from the Parenting Place by 6/30/25 and failed to complete this training. $200
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)1. · Violation
(Staff Record - Personal Information ) on 7/24/2025 : There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the files for employee A, D and E. $100
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Violation
(Staff Record - Physical Examination ) on 7/24/2025 : The files for Staff D and E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report on a form provided by the department, completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. $200
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Violation
(Staff Record - Registry Certificate ) on 7/24/2025 : Staff A and B are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months. $100
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(a) · Violation
(Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document ) on 7/24/2025 : Staff D and E were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center. $100
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)8.b. · Violation
(Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 ) on 7/24/2025 : Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #5 has been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation
(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 7/24/2025 : The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff D and E that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13. Staff D was providing care to children on the day of the monitoring visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)5. · Violation
(Staff Record - High School Diploma ) on 7/24/2025 : Staff B and D, both teachers, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in their staff record file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(cm) · Violation
(Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 7/24/2025 : Staff A, B, C and G were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(2)(a) · Compliance With Laws
According to reports submitted by the local fire department, the center had failed to pass a fire inspection since 2023. As observed by the Licensing Specialist on the day of the complaint visit many of the violations in the reports were still not fixed such as a missing step at the bottom of the stairs to the basement, uncovered switches with exposed wires and excessive storage of combustible items which block exit accesses all in the basement of the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the complaint visit when two of the children were not signed in on the attendance record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(2)(d) · Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
During the complaint visit, there were three children under the age of two in the group of 11 children in the 3 year old room. Rule states when infant and toddlers are part of a mixed-age group, the size of the group may not exceed 8.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(1)(a) · Commercial Building Code - Compliance, Inspection Report
The center was not in compliance with applicable state and local commercial building codes for group child care centers on the day of the complaint visit when children under 30 months were being cared for in the 3 year old room which according to the building code on file is not approved space for children under 30 months of age.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Based on observations by the licensing specialist and the fire department, there is a need for a deep cleaning and decluttering of the center in multiple areas not just the basement. There are visible stains on the carpet, a persistent musty odor throughout parts of the building and a general clutter of items in many rooms such as the kitchen, front hallway, back storage room and the basement.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(2)(L)1.a. · Monitoring Results Posted
The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(2)(L)1.b. · Department Notices Posted
Contrary to rule, the notice of an enforcement action (an order) issued on 9/18/24 was still not posted next to the license.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)5. · Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
A written agreement, signed by parents, outlining the plan for child #5 to come to the childcare center from school, home or other activities and/or to go from the childcare center to school, home or other activities was not observed in the child's file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Staff D and E are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)5. · Staff Record - High School Diploma
Staff E, a teacher, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in her staff record file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Upon review of attendance records, the center did not have accurate documentation of days and hours worked in the Little Critters room for staff who are being counted in staff-to-child ratio.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Staff C and D were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(gr)3.a. · Meal Prep Personnel - Training
Rule states that any staff who prepares meals shall document initial training of at least 4 hours in kitchen sanitation, food handling or nutrition before preparing meals and at least 1 hour annually each year after. Staff B was missing documentation of the initial 4 hours of training and Staff A and D were missing the 1 hour annual training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(c)9. · Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period
Contrary to rule, Staff A, B, C, D and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education in 2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The entire center is still in need of a deep cleaning and decluttering.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(2)(i) · Deteriorating Paint
Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the stairs/deck leading up to the front entrance of the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(9)(d)1.c. · Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
The refrigerator in the kitchen was not equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.06(9)(d)1.d. · Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food
There was uncovered food in the kitchen refrigerator, per rule refrigerated food shall be covered.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.09(1)(e) · Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
Staff C, a regularly assigned assistant child care teacher for infants and toddlers, did not have documentation of completing a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after beginning to work with infants and toddlers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(6)(a)6m. · Violation
(Child Record - Immunization History ) on 1/16/2025 : Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not observed in the file for Child #3 and Child #7.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)1. · Violation
(Staff Record - Personal Information ) on 1/16/2025 : There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the files for employee C and D.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(4)(c)9. · Violation
(Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period ) on 1/16/2025 : Contrary to rule, Staff A, B, C, D and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education in 2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.09(1)(e) · Violation
(Infant & Toddler - Provider Training ) on 1/16/2025 : Staff C, a regularly assigned assistant child care teacher for infants and toddlers, did not have documentation of completing a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after beginning to work with infants and toddlers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)4.a. · Violation
(Staff Record - Registry Certificate ) on 1/16/2025 : Staff D and E are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months. $50
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)6. · Violation
(Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked ) on 1/16/2025 : Upon review of attendance records, the center did not have accurate documentation of days and hours worked in the Little Critters room for staff who are being counted in staff-to-child ratio. $50
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(c) · Violation
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training ) on 1/16/2025 : Staff C and D were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment. $50
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(2)(c) · Current, Accurate Information
The licensee failed to provide the department with current, accurate information when 2 staff members who on the day of the monitoring visit were counted in staff-to-child ratio and providing care to children at the center were not entered into the center's provider portal so that automatic background checks were no longer being run on the individuals.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(3)(f) · Report - Plan Of Correction
Contrary to DCF 251.04(3)(f), the Licensee failed to return a plan of correction for the non-compliance statement issued from the 6/27/24 monitoring visit. Rule requires the Licensee to return a plan of correction for cited violations by the date the department specifies.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.11(4)(b) · Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall complete and submit to the department all applicable continuation materials and include submittal of any forfeiture due and owing under s. 48.715(3), Stats., or penalty under s. 48.76, Stats.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.