Kindercare Learning Center

6726 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53719 · Dane County

19cited violations

4serious

9inspection visits

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Group center
Licensed capacity: 97
Ages: 6 weeks – 11 years, 11 months
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee: April Carter
Contact: Brooks, Aaliyah
Phone: 608-271-0775
YoungStar: 5 Stars
Regulated since: 06/01/1997
DCF IDs: Facility 120093 · Provider 0000555710/015
Official record: DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 3
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 4
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2)
2025	4	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1)
2024	13	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspection visits

Jun 25, 2026 Licensing visit · 149 rules checked, 2 not met
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A staff member did not wash hands after changing two different children's diapers.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A changing table was not cleaned and disinfected after changing two different children's diapers.
  
  DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
DCF visit report
Oct 28, 2025 Licensing visit · 230 rules checked, 1 not met
- Records & paperwork
  Child 1 did not have a health exam report on file.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.d. — Child Record - Health Exam Report
DCF visit report
Apr 16, 2025 Licensing visit · 259 rules checked, 2 not met 1 serious
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During the visit, the Discovery Preschool Classroom was out of ratio when there was one teacher present with five children aged 2 years old and three children aged 2 1/2 years old. Based on calculations on a pro rata basis, two staff members were needed.
  
  DCF 251.055(2)(e) — Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size
- Other
  In the PreK classroom, multiple sleeping cots were placed less than 2 feet apart.
  
  DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Feb 10, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
- Records & paperwork
  At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: 1. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 2. Any changes to center policies.
  
  DCF 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Oct 4, 2024 Licensing visit · 296 rules checked, 1 not met
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During the visit, a one-year-old child did not have their hands washed after having their diaper changed.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Jul 18, 2024 Licensing visit · 8 rules checked, 8 not met 1 serious

The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.
- Staff background & training
  Staff D And G, Who Have Been Employed For More Than 30 Days, Did Not Have Documentation Of A Physical Examination On File As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
- Staff background & training
  Staff C, D, G, And I Did Not Have Documentation Of Their High School Diploma On File As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)5. — Staff Record - High School Diploma
- Staff background & training
  Staff C, D, E, F, G, H And I Did Not Have Documented Completion Of Training In Abusive Head Trauma Prior To Working With Children As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
- Staff background & training
  Staff C, E, G And I Did Not Have A Certificate Of Completion For Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Within 3 Months After Beginning To Work With Children In Care As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
- Staff background & training
  Staff B, C, D, E, G, I And J Did Not Have Documentation Of Training On Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Requirements Within One Week After Beginning Work At The Center As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
- Staff background & training Serious
  A Review Of Attendance Records Showed That, On The Day Of The Licensing Visit, Staff C, D, G And I Were Working As Lead Teachers But Did Not Have The Required Qualifications For The Position.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(f)3. — Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training
- Supervision & ratios
  A Review Of Attendance Records Showed That, On The Day Of The Licensing Visit, Staff C, D, G And I Did Not Work Under The Supervision Of A Lead Teacher As Required.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision
- Staff background & training
  On The Day Of The Licensing Visit, Staff C Was Working Alone In An Infant Classroom But Did Not Have Documentation Of Training In Infant And Toddler Care As Required.
  
  DCF 251.09(1)(e) — Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
May 28, 2024 Licensing visit · 403 rules checked, 1 not met

The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.
- Safety & premises
  There Is A Gap Larger Than 4 Inches Between The Playground Fence And Gate.
  
  DCF 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
May 20, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious

The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Fingerprints Not Completed For The Following Individuals: Individual 002
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check
DCF visit report
Jan 31, 2024 Licensing visit · 190 rules checked, 2 not met 1 serious

The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.
- Records & paperwork
  Child 2 Did Not Have An Updated Child Health Report Within The Previous Six Months When The Most Recent Health Report On File Was From June Of 2023.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
- Records & paperwork Serious
  A Current, Accurate Record Of Attendance Was Not Maintained When The Preschool Classroom Had Nine Children In Attendance But Only Eight Children Were Signed In. In Addition, The Infant Classroom Had Seven Children In Attendance But Only Six Children Were Signed In.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

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DCF publishes about 3 years of monitoring. Older history, complaint files and self-reported incidents require a public records request. Wisconsin's public records law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: DCF Records Custodian · DCFRecordsRequest@wisconsin.gov · fax (608) 422-7161 · 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703 · agency instructions
Copy: DCF Southern Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLSRO@wisconsin.gov · 608-422-6765

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Dear Records Custodian,

Under Wisconsin's public records law, Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39, I request copies of the following records for the child care program Kindercare Learning Center, 6726 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53719 (DCF facility number 120093; provider number 0000555710, location 015; applicant/licensee number 4100000146), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every licensing or certification monitoring, renewal and follow-up visit report, including noncompliance statements, compliance statements and rule-monitoring summaries.
2. Every complaint investigation: intake summaries, investigation reports, and the finding for each allegation.
3. Every warning letter, order, forfeiture or other enforcement action, with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of correction the program submitted, and the department's response.
5. Every incident the program reported to the department (for example under DCF 251.04(3) or 250.04(3)): injuries requiring medical care, prohibited actions, suspected abuse or neglect, communicable disease, and children whose whereabouts were unknown.

I understand that child and reporter identities, and material made confidential by Wis. Stat. § 48.981, may be redacted; please release the remainder and cite the basis for anything withheld. Please provide the records electronically (PDF by email). If the estimated cost exceeds $5.00, please send me an estimate before proceeding. Please confirm receipt of this request.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, via the Child Care Finder and the licensed and certified directories. Last read Sep 30, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.