Blue Giraffe And Friends Childcare
409 N L St
Sparta WI 54656-1639
Contact Information
Jeanne Hesselberg
Provider #
8000588918
Location #
001
Facility #
2002937
Regulation Type
Licensed Family
Applicant/Licensee
Jeanne Hesselberg
Ages Served
13 weeks - 12 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
8
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

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 12/6/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 1/9/2023 See Violations below
Licensing 10/20/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 10/20/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/6/2023
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 1/9/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/20/2022
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/20/2021
Details See Violations below
Results Paper Icon View plan

Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
12/6/2023 250.04(2)(i)1.a. Monitoring Results Posted The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
12/6/2023 250.04(6)(a)4.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 record #1, #2 and #4 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years.
12/6/2023 250.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when none of the children were signed in on the attendance record.
12/6/2023 250.05(3)(fm) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect Provider was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
12/6/2023 250.06(11)(b)4. Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure The outdoor play space was still not fully enclosed as is required by rule.
12/6/2023 250.06(2)(c) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children Items which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed during the monitoring visit in the bathroom accessible to children.
12/6/2023 250.06(3)(b) Emergency Plans - Practice There was no documentation of a tornado drill for April or October 2023. The provider is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly tornado drills practiced April thru October.
12/6/2023 250.07(4)(c) Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older The provider did not provide a proper sleep surface for 1 child during a rest period as observed during the monitoring visit. 1 child was napping on a love seat with only a blanket to cover themselves. Rule requires, in pertinent parts, the sleep surface to be washable and one of the following surfaces: a bed, a cot, a padded mat, a sleeping bag, a crib or playpen.
12/6/2023 250.07(4)(d) Naps - Bedding Children need to be provided with a sheet AND blanket or a sleeping bag during rest periods. 1 child was observed napping on a mat with only a blanket during the monitoring visit.
1/9/2023 250.11(5)(b) Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date 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.
10/20/2022 250.04(6)(a)3. Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement A written agreement, signed by parents, outlining the plan for child #3 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.
10/20/2022 250.04(6)(a)4.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 record #2 and #3 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years.
10/20/2022 250.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when none of the children were signed in on the attendance record.
10/20/2022 250.06(11)(b)4. Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure The outdoor play space was not fully enclosed as is required by rule.
10/20/2022 250.06(2)(c) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children Items which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed during the monitoring visit in wicker basket drawers in the bathroom accessible to children.
10/20/2022 250.06(3)(b) Emergency Plans - Practice There was no documentation of a tornado drill for April or August 2022. The provider is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly tornado drills practiced April thru October.
10/20/2021 250.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when one child was not signed out on the attendance record.
10/20/2021 250.09(1)(c)4. Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs A child under one year of age was observed asleep in a pack-n-play that contained a blanket during the monitoring visit. Pack-n-plays and/or cribs may not contain blankets for children under one year of age.

Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.04(2)(i)1.a.
Rule Summary Monitoring Results Posted
Description
The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.04(6)(a)4.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 record #1, #2 and #4 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.04(6)(b)
Rule Summary Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description
The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when none of the children were signed in on the attendance record.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.05(3)(fm)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
Provider was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.06(11)(b)4.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
Description
The outdoor play space was still not fully enclosed as is required by rule.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.06(2)(c)
Rule Summary Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description
Items which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed during the monitoring visit in the bathroom accessible to children.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.06(3)(b)
Rule Summary Emergency Plans - Practice
Description
There was no documentation of a tornado drill for April or October 2023. The provider is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly tornado drills practiced April thru October.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.07(4)(c)
Rule Summary Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older
Description
The provider did not provide a proper sleep surface for 1 child during a rest period as observed during the monitoring visit. 1 child was napping on a love seat with only a blanket to cover themselves. Rule requires, in pertinent parts, the sleep surface to be washable and one of the following surfaces: a bed, a cot, a padded mat, a sleeping bag, a crib or playpen.
Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 250.07(4)(d)
Rule Summary Naps - Bedding
Description
Children need to be provided with a sheet AND blanket or a sleeping bag during rest periods. 1 child was observed napping on a mat with only a blanket during the monitoring visit.
Date 1/9/2023
Rule Number 250.11(5)(b)
Rule Summary Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date
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 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.04(6)(a)3.
Rule Summary Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
Description
A written agreement, signed by parents, outlining the plan for child #3 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.
Date 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.04(6)(a)4.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 record #2 and #3 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years.
Date 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.04(6)(b)
Rule Summary Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description
The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when none of the children were signed in on the attendance record.
Date 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.06(11)(b)4.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
Description
The outdoor play space was not fully enclosed as is required by rule.
Date 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.06(2)(c)
Rule Summary Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description
Items which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed during the monitoring visit in wicker basket drawers in the bathroom accessible to children.
Date 10/20/2022
Rule Number 250.06(3)(b)
Rule Summary Emergency Plans - Practice
Description
There was no documentation of a tornado drill for April or August 2022. The provider is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly tornado drills practiced April thru October.
Date 10/20/2021
Rule Number 250.04(6)(b)
Rule Summary Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description
The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the licensing visit when one child was not signed out on the attendance record.
Date 10/20/2021
Rule Number 250.09(1)(c)4.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs
Description
A child under one year of age was observed asleep in a pack-n-play that contained a blanket during the monitoring visit. Pack-n-plays and/or cribs may not contain blankets for children under one year of age.

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

Before School Care provided.
After School Care provided.
Drop In Care provided.
Rotating Care provided.

Program Philosophy

Religious

Vacancies

1 vacancy have been reported.  Last updated on 2/27/2024
Vacancies Age Range
1-years-old
2-years-old
3-years-old

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes
To obtain more detail or more history on regulatory compliance, contact the Licensing Regional office.