Hometown Children's Center Inc
709 Northpoint Dr
Stevens Point WI 54481-1083
Contact Information
Melanie Schmitz
Provider #
6000567926
Location #
001
Facility #
1002057
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Melanie Schmitz
Ages Served
6 weeks - 6 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
35
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

Current Rating
Unique Program Services
This program provides Infant Child Care.
This program offers 4K programming.

Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of enforcement actions/stipulations/warning letters *, monitoring  and  violations.

Enforcement Actions/Stipulations/Warning Letters *  in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Type Appeal Decision Violations **
Licensing 6/29/2021 Orders Letter No
251.05(2)(a)4.d.  (Staff Record - Educational Qualifications)  on 6/16/2021  : Documentation of educational qualifications was not on file for Staff E and F.  
251.05(3)(g)2.  (Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications)  on 6/16/2021  : Staff E, who has been employed with the center since 06/22/2020, is not yet qualified as an Assistant Teacher.  
251.055(1)(b)  (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children)  on 6/16/2021  : In the Infant Room, Staff D and E, neither of which are qualified as a Teacher, were supervising a group of children.  
251.055(1)(f)  (Child Tracking Procedure)  on 6/16/2021  : Center policies do not address a procedure to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers.  
251.055(2)(c)  (Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio)  on 6/16/2021  : On 06/09/2021, in the Discoverers Room, Staff A was the only staff with ten children, ages 2-3 years old. The weighted total of the group was 1.326, requiring two staff to be present.  
251.055(2)(e)  (Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size)  on 6/16/2021  : On 06/16/2021, the Discoverers and 4K Room were combined for a total of twenty children, ranging in age from 2-5 years old. The weighted total of the group was 2.154, requiring the group to be split into two separate groups.  
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/29/2021
Type Orders Letter
Appeal No
Decision
Violations
251.05(2)(a)4.d.  (Staff Record - Educational Qualifications)  on 6/16/2021  : Documentation of educational qualifications was not on file for Staff E and F.  
251.05(3)(g)2.  (Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications)  on 6/16/2021  : Staff E, who has been employed with the center since 06/22/2020, is not yet qualified as an Assistant Teacher.  
251.055(1)(b)  (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children)  on 6/16/2021  : In the Infant Room, Staff D and E, neither of which are qualified as a Teacher, were supervising a group of children.  
251.055(1)(f)  (Child Tracking Procedure)  on 6/16/2021  : Center policies do not address a procedure to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers.  
251.055(2)(c)  (Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio)  on 6/16/2021  : On 06/09/2021, in the Discoverers Room, Staff A was the only staff with ten children, ages 2-3 years old. The weighted total of the group was 1.326, requiring two staff to be present.  
251.055(2)(e)  (Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size)  on 6/16/2021  : On 06/16/2021, the Discoverers and 4K Room were combined for a total of twenty children, ranging in age from 2-5 years old. The weighted total of the group was 2.154, requiring the group to be split into two separate groups.  

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 10/2/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 10/13/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 11/11/2021 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 6/16/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 6/9/2021 No Violations found ***

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/2/2023
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/13/2022
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 11/11/2021
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/16/2021
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/9/2021
Details No Violations found ***

Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
10/2/2023 251.05(3)(b) Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training Staff A and B did not have record of Abusive Head Trauma training on file.
10/2/2023 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff B did not have record of CPR on file.
10/2/2023 251.055(1)(a) Supervision Of Children A child left Classroom #4 and entered Classroom #3 to hang up their sweatshirt. The child was not within sight and sound supervision of their teacher.
10/2/2023 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces The energy-absorbing material under the play equipment did not have at least 9 inches of fill in the fall zones.
10/2/2023 251.06(4)(d) Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width The exit door in Classroom #1 was locked and required more than a one-hand or one-motion to unlock and open.
10/2/2023 251.06(9)(d)2.a. Food Storage - Dry Food A dry food item in Classroom #3 was not stored in a bag with zip-type closures or in a metal, glass, or food grade plastic container with tight-fitting cover.
10/2/2023 251.07(6)(dm)2. Medical Log - Pages & Entries Lines and pages were skipped when documenting child injuries in the medical log book for Classroom #3.
10/2/2023 251.07(6)(dm)4. Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records The medical log book shall be reviewed every 6 months to ensure all possible preventative measures are being taken. The medical log books in Classrooms #1, 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed within in the last 6 months.
10/2/2023 251.07(6)(f)1.b. Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling Medication in the upstairs restroom was not in the original container and labeled with the child's name, dosage, and directions for administration.
10/2/2023 251.07(6)(i)2. Adult Handwashing Staff in Classroom #1 did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
10/2/2023 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection The diaper changing surface in Classroom #1 was not cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant after each use. Per interview, staff in Classroom #2 are not using the disinfecting product per the product label instructions.
10/13/2022 251.09(1)(L) Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs A child under the age of one was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
6/16/2021 251.05(2)(a)1. Staff Record - Personal Information A Staff Record Form was not on file for Staff F.
6/16/2021 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination Staff Health Reports were not on file for Staff E, and F.
6/16/2021 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Registry certificates were not on file for Staff B and C, both of whom have been working as a teacher at the center for more than 6 months.
6/16/2021 251.05(2)(a)4.d. Staff Record - Educational Qualifications Documentation of educational qualifications was not on file for Staff E and F.
6/16/2021 251.05(2)(a)5. Staff Record - High School Diploma Documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent was not on file for Staff E and F.
6/16/2021 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Documentation of completed CPR training was not on file for Staff B, C, E, F, and G.
6/16/2021 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications Staff E, who has been employed with the center since 06/22/2020, is not yet qualified as an Assistant Teacher.
6/16/2021 251.055(1)(b) Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children In the Infant Room, Staff D and E, neither of which are qualified as a Teacher, were supervising a group of children.
6/16/2021 251.055(1)(f) Child Tracking Procedure Center policies do not address a procedure to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers.
6/16/2021 251.055(2)(c) Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio On 06/09/2021, in the Discoverers Room, Staff A was the only staff with ten children, ages 2-3 years old. The weighted total of the group was 1.326, requiring two staff to be present.
6/16/2021 251.055(2)(e) Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size On 06/16/2021, the Discoverers and 4K Room were combined for a total of twenty children, ranging in age from 2-5 years old. The weighted total of the group was 2.154, requiring the group to be split into two separate groups.
6/16/2021 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean In the Infant Room, milk had been spilled in the refrigerator and onto the floor and was not properly cleaned. Crusty milk was left inside the refrigerator and on the floor surrounding the refrigerator.
6/16/2021 251.06(4)(d) Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width The Infant Room exterior door, which is a labeled emergency exit, was locked during operating hours.
6/16/2021 251.06(9)(d)1.c. Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers One of the refrigerator, freezer combination units in the kitchen was not equipped with a thermometer.
6/16/2021 251.06(9)(d)2.a. Food Storage - Dry Food Opened packages of noodles and crackers were not stored in a zip-type or air-tight container.
6/16/2021 251.07(5)(a)5.b. Menus - Plan Based on conversations with staff and the director, snacks are not planned a week in advance. Staff serve snack based on what is available each day.
6/16/2021 251.09(3)(a)2. Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home A container of formula supplied by the parents was not labeled with the child's name and dated with the date it was opened.

Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(b)
Rule Summary Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
Description
Staff A and B did not have record of Abusive Head Trauma training on file.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff B did not have record of CPR on file.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.055(1)(a)
Rule Summary Supervision Of Children
Description
A child left Classroom #4 and entered Classroom #3 to hang up their sweatshirt. The child was not within sight and sound supervision of their teacher.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.06(11)(b)5.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description
The energy-absorbing material under the play equipment did not have at least 9 inches of fill in the fall zones.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.06(4)(d)
Rule Summary Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
Description
The exit door in Classroom #1 was locked and required more than a one-hand or one-motion to unlock and open.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Dry Food
Description
A dry food item in Classroom #3 was not stored in a bag with zip-type closures or in a metal, glass, or food grade plastic container with tight-fitting cover.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(dm)2.
Rule Summary Medical Log - Pages & Entries
Description
Lines and pages were skipped when documenting child injuries in the medical log book for Classroom #3.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(dm)4.
Rule Summary Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Description
The medical log book shall be reviewed every 6 months to ensure all possible preventative measures are being taken. The medical log books in Classrooms #1, 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed within in the last 6 months.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Rule Summary Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
Description
Medication in the upstairs restroom was not in the original container and labeled with the child's name, dosage, and directions for administration.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(i)2.
Rule Summary Adult Handwashing
Description
Staff in Classroom #1 did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Date 10/2/2023
Rule Number 251.09(4)(a)3.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description
The diaper changing surface in Classroom #1 was not cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant after each use. Per interview, staff in Classroom #2 are not using the disinfecting product per the product label instructions.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.09(1)(L)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs
Description
A child under the age of one was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)1.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Personal Information
Description
A Staff Record Form was not on file for Staff F.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
Staff Health Reports were not on file for Staff E, and F.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Registry certificates were not on file for Staff B and C, both of whom have been working as a teacher at the center for more than 6 months.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Educational Qualifications
Description
Documentation of educational qualifications was not on file for Staff E and F.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)5.
Rule Summary Staff Record - High School Diploma
Description
Documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent was not on file for Staff E and F.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Documentation of completed CPR training was not on file for Staff B, C, E, F, and G.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(g)2.
Rule Summary Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description
Staff E, who has been employed with the center since 06/22/2020, is not yet qualified as an Assistant Teacher.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.055(1)(b)
Rule Summary Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children
Description
In the Infant Room, Staff D and E, neither of which are qualified as a Teacher, were supervising a group of children.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.055(1)(f)
Rule Summary Child Tracking Procedure
Description
Center policies do not address a procedure to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.055(2)(c)
Rule Summary Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
Description
On 06/09/2021, in the Discoverers Room, Staff A was the only staff with ten children, ages 2-3 years old. The weighted total of the group was 1.326, requiring two staff to be present.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.055(2)(e)
Rule Summary Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size
Description
On 06/16/2021, the Discoverers and 4K Room were combined for a total of twenty children, ranging in age from 2-5 years old. The weighted total of the group was 2.154, requiring the group to be split into two separate groups.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.06(2)(gm)
Rule Summary Premises - Well Drained, Clean
Description
In the Infant Room, milk had been spilled in the refrigerator and onto the floor and was not properly cleaned. Crusty milk was left inside the refrigerator and on the floor surrounding the refrigerator.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.06(4)(d)
Rule Summary Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
Description
The Infant Room exterior door, which is a labeled emergency exit, was locked during operating hours.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)1.c.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
Description
One of the refrigerator, freezer combination units in the kitchen was not equipped with a thermometer.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Dry Food
Description
Opened packages of noodles and crackers were not stored in a zip-type or air-tight container.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.07(5)(a)5.b.
Rule Summary Menus - Plan
Description
Based on conversations with staff and the director, snacks are not planned a week in advance. Staff serve snack based on what is available each day.
Date 6/16/2021
Rule Number 251.09(3)(a)2.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
Description
A container of formula supplied by the parents was not labeled with the child's name and dated with the date it was opened.

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

0 vacancies have been reported.  Last updated on 3/13/2024
Vacancies Age Range
1-years-old

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes

* An enforcement action is a sanction or penalty that the Department of Children and Families may impose to gain a child care center's compliance with administrative rule. An enforcement action only pertains to licensed care -- not to certified care. On the date indicated above, an enforcement action was issued by the Department to address a violation of one or more administrative rules. The center can dispute an enforcement action through an appeal. If there is an appeal, this is also indicated above. If no decision is listed for an appealed action, contact the appropriate Department Regional Office for more information. The Department may resolve an enforcement action through a stipulation agreement with the licensee. The Department can also issue a warning letter which is not an enforcement action and does not have appeal rights

** Any violations included in an enforcement action are both displayed next to the enforcement action and displayed in the listing of violations. Forfeitures are displayed next to their action type, and forfeiture amounts are identified next to each violation

*** 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.