Aspirus YMCA Child Development Ctr

3402 Howland Ave, Weston, WI 54476 · Marathon County

11cited violations

3serious

5inspection visits

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Group center
Licensed capacity: 230
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years, 11 months
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee: Deborah Kane
Contact: Garvey, Stephanie
Phone: 715-841-1862
YoungStar: 3 Stars
Regulated since: 05/16/2005
DCF IDs: Facility 1009178 · Provider 3000557803/004
Official record: DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 1
Staff background & training 3
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2)
2025	3	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (2)
2024	5	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)

Inspection visits

Jul 16, 2026 Licensing visit · 275 rules checked, 2 not met
- Illness & medication
  Per review, the medical log book in the Navigators classroom has not been reviewed since 1-2025.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
- Illness & medication
  Per observation, there was an expired Epi-pen in the Navigators classroom.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Jan 12, 2026 Licensing visit · 384 rules checked, 1 not met
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Per observation, 2 cribs in the Under the Sea room had crib sheets that had several spots of them, providing evidence that the sheets were not replaced or changed right away after being soiled.
  
  DCF 251.07(4)(e) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Aug 13, 2025 Licensing visit · 336 rules checked, 0 not met

No violations cited on this visit.

DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Jan 27, 2025 Licensing visit · 286 rules checked, 3 not met 1 serious
- Staff background & training
  Two staff in the Infant #1 Classroom were not signed in on the daily attendance sheet.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
- Staff background & training Serious
  Staff A did not have record of the annual driver orientation on file.
  
  DCF 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Per observation and interview of staff, the disinfecting product was not being used as instructed on the label.
  
  DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Jun 12, 2024 Licensing visit · 352 rules checked, 5 not met 2 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.
- Other Serious
  The Main Door To The Swimming Pool Was Not Locked.
  
  DCF 251.06(12)(a)4. — On Premises Swimming Pool - Door Closed & Locked
- Supervision & ratios
  The Refrigerator In The Infant #1 Classroom Was 45 Degrees Fahrenheit And Has Consistently Registered At Over 40 Degrees Fahrenheit Since 06/04/24 Per The Temperature Log.
  
  DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.b. — Food Storage - Refrigeration Units
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A Child Under The Age Of 1 Year Old Had Their Hands Washed With A Wipe That Did Not Contain Soap.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Staff In Classroom #1 Did Not Wash Their Hands Before Assisting A Child With Toileting.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing
- Staff background & training Serious
  Staff A And B Did Not Have Record Of The Annual Driver Orientation On File.
  
  DCF 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

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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 Aspirus Ymca Child Development Ctr, 3402 Howland Ave, Weston, WI 54476-5633 (DCF facility number 1009178; provider number 3000557803, location 004; applicant/licensee number 4100057946), 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,

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, via the Child Care Finder and the licensed and certified directories. Last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.