Happy Hearts Day Care Inc
3605 E 2Nd St
Superior WI 54880-4082
Contact Information
Beth Jennings
Provider #
6000557836
Location #
001
Facility #
520474
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Beth Jennings
Ages Served
4 weeks - 7 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
35
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:30AM - 5:30PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

Current Rating
Unique Program Services
This program provides Infant Child Care.

Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of monitoring  and  violations.

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 3/5/2024 See Violations below
Licensing 2/5/2024 See Violations below
Licensing 10/18/2023 See Violations below
Licensing 9/11/2023 See Violations below
Licensing 9/7/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 6/21/2022 See Violations below
Licensing 9/15/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 6/15/2021 See Violations below

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 3/5/2024
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 2/5/2024
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/18/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 9/11/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 9/7/2022
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/21/2022
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 9/15/2021
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/15/2021
Details See Violations below

Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
3/5/2024 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.
2/5/2024 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.
10/18/2023 251.05(2)(a)1. Staff Record - Personal Information The files for Staff A, B, C & D were missing staff record information and other elements as required by rule.
10/18/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check The center failed to get a child care background check showing Staff B is eligible to work with children prior to them becoming a caregiver.
10/18/2023 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination The files for Staff B and Staff C 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.
10/18/2023 251.055(1)(b) Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children At least one child care teacher shall supervise each group of children. Contrary to DCF 251.055(1)(b), the toddler classroom does not have a teacher qualified child care worker assigned to the room.
9/11/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
9/7/2022 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. Child #3 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
9/7/2022 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. Child #2 and #6 have been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
9/7/2022 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff A, B and D were missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Staff C was 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.
9/7/2022 251.05(4)(c)1. Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff Staff B and D did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 25 hours of continuing education in 2021.
9/7/2022 251.09(1)(c) Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development An Intake for Children Under 2 form for Child #3 and #4 was missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent.
6/21/2022 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check FBI fingerprint background check missing for 2 individual's
9/15/2021 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. Child #1 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
9/15/2021 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 #4, Child #6 and Child #7 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file. Child record #3 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years. The last dated exam on file is 04.29.19.
9/15/2021 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect Staff B and E were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
9/15/2021 251.05(2)(a)1. Staff Record - Personal Information The file for staff A was missing staff record information and other elements as is required by rule.
9/15/2021 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff A has worked at the center for more than 6 months and is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position she holds, nor does the center have other documentation of her educational qualifications.
9/15/2021 251.05(2)(a)7. Staff Record - Continuing Education Staff B and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirements for continuing education for 2020 available for review during the monitoring visit.
9/15/2021 251.06(9)(d)2.a. Food Storage - Dry Food Open packages of dry foods such as crackers, cereal and chips were observed in a cupboard. Dry foods, if opened, are required to be stored in bags with zip-type closure or containers with a tight-fitting cover and should be labeled.
9/15/2021 251.06(3)(b)2. Emergencies - Practice Written Plans Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the month of August 2021. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire and tornado drills practiced.
9/15/2021 251.09(1)(e) Infant & Toddler - Provider Training Staff A, a regularly assigned child care teacher for infants and toddlers, does not have documentation of completion of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming the position.
6/15/2021 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Missing attestation form that all employees have been entered in Provider Portal for FBI fingerprints

Date 3/5/2024
Rule Number 251.11(4)(b)
Rule Summary Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
Description
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.
Date 2/5/2024
Rule Number 251.11(4)(b)
Rule Summary Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
Description
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.
Date 10/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)1.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Personal Information
Description
The files for Staff A, B, C & D were missing staff record information and other elements as required by rule.
Date 10/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
The center failed to get a child care background check showing Staff B is eligible to work with children prior to them becoming a caregiver.
Date 10/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
The files for Staff B and Staff C 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.
Date 10/18/2023
Rule Number 251.055(1)(b)
Rule Summary Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children
Description
At least one child care teacher shall supervise each group of children. Contrary to DCF 251.055(1)(b), the toddler classroom does not have a teacher qualified child care worker assigned to the room.
Date 9/11/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Date 9/7/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Description
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. Child #3 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 9/7/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Description
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. Child #2 and #6 have been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 9/7/2022
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff A, B and D were missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Staff C was 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.
Date 9/7/2022
Rule Number 251.05(4)(c)1.
Rule Summary Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff
Description
Staff B and D did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 25 hours of continuing education in 2021.
Date 9/7/2022
Rule Number 251.09(1)(c)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Description
An Intake for Children Under 2 form for Child #3 and #4 was missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent.
Date 6/21/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
FBI fingerprint background check missing for 2 individual's
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Description
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. Child #1 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Description
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 #4, Child #6 and Child #7 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file. Child record #3 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years. The last dated exam on file is 04.29.19.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.04(8)(b)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
Staff B and E were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)1.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Personal Information
Description
The file for staff A was missing staff record information and other elements as is required by rule.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff A has worked at the center for more than 6 months and is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position she holds, nor does the center have other documentation of her educational qualifications.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)7.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Continuing Education
Description
Staff B and E did not have documentation of the yearly requirements for continuing education for 2020 available for review during the monitoring visit.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Dry Food
Description
Open packages of dry foods such as crackers, cereal and chips were observed in a cupboard. Dry foods, if opened, are required to be stored in bags with zip-type closure or containers with a tight-fitting cover and should be labeled.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.06(3)(b)2.
Rule Summary Emergencies - Practice Written Plans
Description
Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the month of August 2021. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire and tornado drills practiced.
Date 9/15/2021
Rule Number 251.09(1)(e)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
Description
Staff A, a regularly assigned child care teacher for infants and toddlers, does not have documentation of completion of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming the position.
Date 6/15/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Missing attestation form that all employees have been entered in Provider Portal for FBI fingerprints

The following details are reported by the child care provider. These details are not verified by the Department of Children and Families. These details are updated by the provider and may not be up to date. Please contact the provider for the latest information.

Special Types of Care Available

None reported.

Program Philosophy

None Reported.

Vacancies

None Reported.

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes
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