Accredited Provider
Head Start Performance Standards

Tomah Head Start Center
402 Pine St
Tomah WI 54660-1239
Contact Information
Robyn Wolfert
Provider #
0000577800
Location #
004
Facility #
520177
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Amber Peters
Ages Served
3 - 6 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
19
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:30AM - 4:30PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

RegulationType Condition Type Effective Date Comments
Licensing Exception/Exemption 4/1/2023 See Posted Exception(s)
RegulationType Licensing
Condition Type Exception/Exemption
Effective Date 4/1/2023

Current Rating
Unique Program Services
This program offers Head Start programming.
This program offers EHS programming.

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 8/17/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 5/10/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 11/1/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 5/19/2022 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 12/9/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 6/2/2021 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 8/17/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/10/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 11/1/2022
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/19/2022
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/9/2021
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/2/2021
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance

Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
8/17/2023 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff 1C and 2A 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.
5/10/2023 251.04(6)(a)1. Child Record - Enrollment Information The center was missing enrollment information for Child #6 such as person's authorized to pick up/drop off the child, emergency contact information and written consent from the parent for field trips. This information is required to be at the center on or before a child's first day of attendance.
5/10/2023 251.04(6)(a)2. Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent Documentation of written consent from the parent for medical care or treatment was not observed in the file for Child #6.
5/10/2023 251.04(6)(a)6.e. Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions Health history information for the child such as an indication of any medical conditions was not observed in the file for Child #6.
5/10/2023 251.04(6)(a)6.f. Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms Health history information for the child if the child has any medical conditions, what the symptoms or triggers are for the child care worker to watch for was not observed in the file for Child #6.
5/10/2023 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 #4.
5/10/2023 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 #4 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
5/10/2023 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair A heat register along the wall in one of the bathroom stalls is not in good repair. The whole register is full of rust and in need of repair.
5/10/2023 251.06(4)(jm)2. Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for the 2022/2023 school year. All fire alarms and smoke detectors shall be tested monthly and a record kept of the test results.
5/10/2023 251.06(3)(b)4. Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills There was no documentation of a fire drill for November 2022. There was no documentation of tornado drills for September and October 2022 and April 2023. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the required evacuation and emergency drills.
5/10/2023 251.07(6)(f)1.a. Medication Administration - Parent Authorization The center did not have written medication administration authorization from the parent for an Epi-pen and liquid prescription medication that was in the med box.
11/1/2022 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination The file for 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.
12/9/2021 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect Staff A was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
12/9/2021 251.05(4)(c)9. Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period Staff A did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of continuing education hours for 2020.

Date 8/17/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff 1C and 2A 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.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)1.
Rule Summary Child Record - Enrollment Information
Description
The center was missing enrollment information for Child #6 such as person's authorized to pick up/drop off the child, emergency contact information and written consent from the parent for field trips. This information is required to be at the center on or before a child's first day of attendance.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)2.
Rule Summary Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent
Description
Documentation of written consent from the parent for medical care or treatment was not observed in the file for Child #6.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)6.e.
Rule Summary Child Record - Health History - Medical Conditions
Description
Health history information for the child such as an indication of any medical conditions was not observed in the file for Child #6.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)6.f.
Rule Summary Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms
Description
Health history information for the child if the child has any medical conditions, what the symptoms or triggers are for the child care worker to watch for was not observed in the file for Child #6.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)6m.
Rule Summary Child Record - Immunization History
Description
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 #4.
Date 5/10/2023
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 #4 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(gm)
Rule Summary Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Description
A heat register along the wall in one of the bathroom stalls is not in good repair. The whole register is full of rust and in need of repair.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.06(4)(jm)2.
Rule Summary Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing
Description
There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for the 2022/2023 school year. All fire alarms and smoke detectors shall be tested monthly and a record kept of the test results.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.06(3)(b)4.
Rule Summary Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
Description
There was no documentation of a fire drill for November 2022. There was no documentation of tornado drills for September and October 2022 and April 2023. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the required evacuation and emergency drills.
Date 5/10/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Rule Summary Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
Description
The center did not have written medication administration authorization from the parent for an Epi-pen and liquid prescription medication that was in the med box.
Date 11/1/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
The file for 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 12/9/2021
Rule Number 251.04(8)(b)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
Staff A was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 12/9/2021
Rule Number 251.05(4)(c)9.
Rule Summary Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period
Description
Staff A did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of continuing education hours for 2020.

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

*** During a partial review of rule requirements on the date indicated, no rule violations were observed

To obtain more detail or more history on regulatory compliance, contact the Licensing Regional office.