Date |
Rule Number |
Rule Summary |
Description |
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3/11/2024 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair |
The garbage can in the infant room had food residue on the cover and down the front of it. |
3/11/2024 |
251.07(6)(dm)2. |
Medical Log - Pages & Entries |
There was an entry in one of the medical log books that wasnt signed by a staff member. |
3/11/2024 |
251.09(1)(c) |
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development |
There were several Under 2 intake forms that didnt include changes in the childs development. |
8/9/2023 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair |
The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Flaking rust was observed on the bottom of a classroom door frame, leading to the outdoor play space. |
8/9/2023 |
251.06(9)(d)1.c. |
Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers |
Each cold storage facility was not equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer at the time of licensing visit. The infant room freezer lacked a thermometer; corrected during visit. |
8/9/2023 |
251.06(9)(d)2.a. |
Food Storage - Dry Food |
Dry foods were not stored in zip-type closure bags or food-grade containers with tight-fitting covers, and labeled. Open bags of dry foods were observed rolled closed in the infant room cabinet. |
8/9/2023 |
251.07(2)(c)5. |
Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom |
Center medical log book noted two instances where children were removed from the classroom and taken to the office. One child was removed from the room due to biting, another was removed for hitting. |
8/9/2023 |
251.07(3)(a)2. |
Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition |
Equipment was not of sturdy construction without sharp, rough, loose, protruding, pinching or pointed edges. Chairs in the preschool room were observed cracked, posing a pinching hazard. |
8/9/2023 |
251.07(6)(dm)2. |
Medical Log - Pages & Entries |
An entry in the medical log book was observed without a date of the injury. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)1. |
Staff Record - Personal Information |
The file for Staff A lacked a complete staff record form upon licensing review. Form lacked information in Section B, pertaining to use within ratio. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)3.a. |
Staff Record - Physical Examination |
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of a physical examination indicating the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children and physically able to work with young children. Staff A has been employed since January 2023. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)4.a. |
Staff Record - Registry Certificate |
The files for Staff B and Staff C lacked certificates from the Wisconsin Registry documenting the person has met the educational qualifications for the position. Both staff were noted to be working as teachers. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)6. |
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked |
Center lacked accurate documentation of staff days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when used to meet staff-to-child ratios. Staff was not present in a classroom but was signed into the room. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(3)(g)1. |
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision |
An assistance child care teacher was not working under the supervision of a child care teacher upon licensing investigation.
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5/25/2023 |
251.05(4)(a) |
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document |
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of a complete orientation within staffs first week at the center. |
5/25/2023 |
251.05(4)(a)7. |
Staff Orientation - Job Responsibilities |
The files for Staff B and Staff C lacked documentation of accurate orientations for job responsibilities. Both staff were stated to be, and working as teachers during licensing visit. Staff orientations were noted as Assistance Teachers.
A Notice of Order was issued March 14, 2023. |
5/25/2023 |
251.055(1)(a) |
Supervision Of Children |
Children were not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker to guide behaviors and ensure safety, upon review. A staff member left four children, under the age of two, in a classroom alone with the door closed. Children were estimated to have been left for less than 30 seconds before an additional staff member arrived in the room.
A Forfeiture was issued August 11, 2021; A Direct Forfeiture was issued December 23, 2021. |
5/25/2023 |
251.09(1)(e) |
Infant & Toddler - Provider Training |
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care, approved by the department. Staff has been working in the position for longer than six months. |
2/23/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)3.a. |
Staff Record - Physical Examination |
The file for Staff C lacked documentation of a physical examination upon licensing review. Staff started in October 2022. |
2/23/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)4.a. |
Staff Record - Registry Certificate |
The file for Staff A lacked documentation of a registry certification upon licensing review. Staff has been working as a teacher for longer than 6 months. |
2/23/2023 |
251.05(4)(a)7. |
Staff Orientation - Job Responsibilities |
The file for Staff A lacked a complete orientation for staff's job responsibilities at the time of licensing visit. Orientation was corrected during visit. |
2/23/2023 |
251.06(9)(d)1.c. |
Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers |
The freezer in the infant room lacked a clearly visible accurate thermometer at the time of licensing visit. |
2/23/2023 |
251.06(9)(d)2.a. |
Food Storage - Dry Food |
Dry goods were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers at the time of licensing visit. |
2/23/2023 |
251.07(2)(e)5. |
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions |
Staff at the center used actions which were frightening and cruel to a child while in care. A staff member told a child they would "activate Chucky" if the child did not listen, staff proceeded by playing music associated with the Chucky doll to frighten the child into compliance. |
2/23/2023 |
251.07(5)(b)1. |
Mealtime - Staff With Children |
Staff failed to sit at the table with children during lunch time. |
2/23/2023 |
251.07(5)(b)5. |
Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized |
Eating surfaces were not washed and sanitized before each use. Art projects were observed on the tables immediately prior to children sitting at them, dried glue was observed on the surfaces. |
2/23/2023 |
251.07(6)(f)6. |
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises |
Medication on the premise lacked a current authorization. Medication authorization expired February 8, 2023. |
11/21/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)2. |
Staff Record - Completed Background Check |
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 |
8/25/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)6. |
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked |
Center lacked accurate documentation of the days and hours staff worked, and in which room, when used to meet staff-to-child ratios. |
8/25/2022 |
251.055(2)(b) |
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum |
Center failed to meet the minimum staff-to-child ratios when one staff member was noted in the infant room with 5 awake infants for seven minutes.
A Notice of Order was issued April 19, 2021. |
8/25/2022 |
251.06(11)(b)6. |
Cca Treated Lumber |
Lumber on the playground, accessible to children, was not sealed with an exterior oil based sealant or stained at least every 2 years. Lumber was observed with a green hue. |
8/25/2022 |
251.06(11)(b)7. |
Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure |
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure not less than 4 feet high, or without open areas greater than 4 inches. Gaps were observed at the bottom of the fence, between the wire and the ground. |
8/25/2022 |
251.06(2)(a) |
Potential Source Of Harm On Premises |
The premise was not free of hazards or potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. The bottom of the gate, connecting play spaces was rusted, exposing sharp edges. An unwound hose was accessible to children in the play space, posing a strangulation and tripping hazard. |
8/25/2022 |
251.06(2)(i) |
Deteriorating Paint |
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observed on the red door trim, by the rear play space. |
8/25/2022 |
251.07(6)(dm)3.b. |
Medical Log - Injury In Care |
Center medical log book lacked documentation of times injuries were received while in care. |
8/25/2022 |
251.07(6)(dm)4. |
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records |
Center medical log book lacked documentation of a review conducted within the past 6 months. |
8/25/2022 |
251.09(1)(j) |
Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings |
Cribs in the infant room lacked tight fitting mattresses and mattress coverings at the time of licensing visit. Gaps were observed between the ends of the mattresses and the sides of the crib. |
4/14/2022 |
251.04(6)(a)8.a. |
Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 |
The file for Child 4 lacked an updated physical examinations upon review. Child is under the age of two (2) and requires an updated physical every six (6) months, the last documented examination was September 2021. |
4/14/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)1. |
Staff Record - Personal Information |
The files for Staff A and Staff B lacked complete staff record forms upon licensing review. Forms lacked information in Section B, pertaining to position at hire, use within ratio, and work with infants and toddlers. |
4/14/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)3.a. |
Staff Record - Physical Examination |
The files for Staff B and Staff C lacked complete physical examinations upon review. |
4/14/2022 |
251.05(4)(a)7. |
Staff Orientation - Job Responsibilities |
The files for Staff B and Staff C lacked complete orientations for staffs current position and job responsibilities. |
4/14/2022 |
251.06(2)(n) |
Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule |
A garbage container, located in the center kitchen with food residue inside, lacked a cover. |
4/14/2022 |
251.06(9)(a)2. |
Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary |
Kitchen equipment was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at the time of licensing visit. Dried and spilled food residue was observed on the bottom of the center freezer and refrigerator. |
12/6/2021 |
251.055(1)(a) |
Supervision Of Children |
A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a staff member upon review. A child exited their classroom via an exterior door onto the playground. Child walked through two open playground gates and was discovered by a roofer on the premise.
Child was estimated to be out of sight and sound supervision of a child care worker for roughly three (3) minutes. Center self-reported the incident.
A Warning Letter was issued August 24, 2020; A Notice of Order was issued April 19, 2021; A Forfeiture was issued August 11, 2021. |
12/6/2021 |
251.055(1)(f) |
Child Tracking Procedure |
The implemented tracking procedure failed upon licensing review. Staff was unaware of a child's whereabouts for roughly three (3) minutes, when the child exited the classroom and building, going onto the playground.
A Notice of Order was issued April 19, 2021; A Forfeiture was issued August 11, 2021. |
7/22/2021 |
251.055(1)(a) |
Supervision Of Children |
A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a staff member to guide the childs behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety on July 12, 2021. Center self-reported a child exited the playground without staff supervision for under a minute. A Notice of Order was issued April 19, 2021. |
7/22/2021 |
251.055(1)(f) |
Child Tracking Procedure |
The implemented tracking procedure failed when a childs whereabouts where unknown to center staff as the child exited the outdoor play space. A Notice of Order was issued April 19, 2021. |
7/22/2021 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean |
The premise was not maintained to prevent the harborage of bees at the time of licensing visit. A swarm of bees was observed in a bush near the front entrance of the center. |
4/6/2021 |
251.05(2)(a)4.a. |
Staff Record - Registry Certificate |
The file for Staff B lacked a Registry certificate documenting staff is qualified for position held. Staff has been working as a Teacher since August 2020; registry certificate only documents staff as an Assistant Teacher.
A Warning Letter was issued August 24, 2020. |
4/6/2021 |
251.05(4)(a)7. |
Staff Orientation - Job Responsibilities |
The file for Staff B lacked a complete orientation for staff's current position and job responsibilities. The orientation present in file was for an Assistant Teacher, staff has been working as a Teacher since August 2020. |
4/6/2021 |
251.055(1)(a) |
Supervision Of Children |
Children were not within close sight and sound supervision to ensure safety and guide behaviors at the time of licensing visit. Children in the infant room were observed eating food off each other's highchairs and off the floor.
A Warning Letter was issued August 24, 2020. |
4/6/2021 |
251.055(1)(f) |
Child Tracking Procedure |
The implemented tracking procedure failed at the time of licensing visit. Two toddlers were present within the infant room but were not accounted for within the tracking application. |
4/6/2021 |
251.055(2)(b) |
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum |
Center failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios as specified in Table 251.055. One staff member was observed with six (6) children under the age of two. The minimum number of child care workers to children, when working with children from birth to two-years, is one child care worker to four children. |
4/6/2021 |
251.07(2)(e)1. |
Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment |
Center self-reported staff member slapping own child in face while at the center. Staff member was also observed holding a separate child and dropping them onto their sleeping cot. Center terminated staff. |
4/6/2021 |
251.07(2)(e)2. |
Prohibited Actions - Verbal |
Center self-reported a staff member screaming in a child's face. Center terminated staff member. |
4/6/2021 |
251.09(1)(j) |
Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings |
Crib mattress coverings were not tight fitting at the time of licensing visit. Crib sheets were observed with loose, excess materials, posing a hazard. |