Kindercare Learning Ctr - Bellevue

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 2
• Illness & medication 1
• Supervision & ratios 6
• Food & allergies 1
• Staff background & training 3
• Records & paperwork 2
• Other 2

Year by year

Enforcement actions

• Mar 13, 2026 — Warning Letter

  251.055(1)(b) (Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children ) on 2/27/2026 : On 02/27/2026, it was observed 5 classrooms; Infant B, Toddler B, Toddler D, Discovery Preschool and TK were without a lead teacher. An assistant teacher was scheduled alone in these classrooms on a regular basis.

• Oct 31, 2025 — Orders Letter

  251.04(2)(m) (Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children ) on 8/25/2025 : The program self reported that on August 15, 2025, a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who has a severe allergy to eggs, was served and ingested an egg patty during breakfast. The child had an allergic reaction and sought medical attention.

A warning letter is not an enforcement action under Wisconsin law and carries no appeal rights. Orders and forfeitures are enforcement actions and can be appealed.

Inspection visits

1. Jun 25, 2026 Licensing visit · 456 rules checked, 0 not met

   No violations cited on this visit.

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

2. Mar 24, 2026 Licensing visit · 6 rules checked, 6 not met 4 serious
   • Staff background & training

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, there were three child care staff that did not sign out of the Pre-School room attendance log. On 3/10/26, staff did not sign out of the Discovery Pre-School B room.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, in the Infant Home Room AM, at 7:28 AM, there were nine children under the age of 18 months with two child care staff. At 7:29 AM there were ten children under the age of 18 months with two child care staff. In the Infant room C, between 12:19 PM to 12:37 PM, there were nine children under the age of 12 months with two child care staff.

     DCF 251.055(2)(a) — Group Size - Maximum

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, in the Infant room B, between 3:11 PM to 3:28 PM, there were five children under the age of 12 months with one child care staff.

     DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

   • Supervision & ratios

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, Mixed-Age Group exceeded Staff-To-Child Ratio in the Toddler room C. Between 8:05 AM to 8:13 AM, the mix ratio group was 1.22 with one child care staff. Between 8:17 AM to 8:19 AM, the mix group ratio was 1.10 with one child care teacher.

     DCF 251.055(2)(c) — Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, in the Toddler Home Room AM, between 8:31 am and 8:34 am. there were nine children in care with one child being under 18 months of age.

     DCF 251.055(2)(d) — Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based on record review for 3/10/26, between 2:30 PM to 3:40 PM, the mix age group ratio of children over age of 2 was 2.03 with only one child care staff. Based on record review for 3/24/26, between 8:10 AM to 8:11 AM, the mix age group ratio of children over age of 2 was 1.10 with only one child care staff.

     DCF 251.055(2)(e) — Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

3. Feb 27, 2026 Licensing visit · 2 rules checked, 2 not met
   • Supervision & ratios

     On 02/27/2026, it was observed 5 classrooms; Infant B, Toddler B, Toddler D, Discovery Preschool and TK were without a lead teacher. An assistant teacher was scheduled alone in these classrooms on a regular basis.

     DCF 251.055(1)(b) — Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

   • Other

     On 02/27/2026 at 2:29 pm, staff in Toddler D room were observed attempting to put children back to sleep and not allowing them to have quiet activities more than 30 minutes after lying down.

     DCF 251.07(4)(b) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Jan 22, 2026 Licensing visit · 228 rules checked, 0 not met

   No violations cited on this visit.

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

5. Nov 5, 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: A Completed License Continuation Application The License Renew Fee Under S. 48.65(3)(A), Stats., And Any Forf. Due And Owing Under 48.715(3), Stats., Or Penalty Under 48.76, Stats. Any Changes To Center Policies Not Previously Submitted.

     DCF 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission

   DCF visit report

6. Aug 25, 2025 Licensing visit · 171 rules checked, 1 not met
   • Food & allergies

     The program self reported that on August 15, 2025, a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who has a severe allergy to eggs, was served and ingested an egg patty during breakfast. The child had an allergic reaction and sought medical attention.

     DCF 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

7. Feb 24, 2025 Licensing visit · 456 rules checked, 0 not met

   No violations cited on this visit.

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

8. Oct 31, 2024 Licensing visit · 234 rules checked, 3 not met
   • Staff background & training

     Based on record review on 10/31/24 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member C and Staff Member E failed to have education qualifications completed and on file within 6 months of hire.

     DCF 251.05(3)(g)2. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Based on observation of two diaper changes in the toddler classroom a staff member failed to have children's wash their hands after diaper changes.

     DCF 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Based on observation of two diaper changes in the toddler classroom a staff member failed to clean the diaper table with soap and water and properly disinfectant the diaper table after each child's diaper change. The disinfectant label states to allow the surface to remain wet for 3 minutes then wipe. The staff member never used soap and water and just sprayed the disinfecting solution on the diaper table then directly wiped the solution off and changed the next child. The surface was not allowed to remain wet for 3 minutes in between diaper changes.

     DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

9. Aug 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 001

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

10. Jun 19, 2024 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 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.

    • Illness & medication

      Based On A Complaint Investigation, On 6/16/22, A Two Year Old Child Broke Their Left Wrist While At The Center. The Center Failed To Provide Current Accurate Information To The Department, When The Center Reported To The Licensing Specialist They Could Not Determine If The Injury Occurred At The Center. The Injury Did Occur At The Center And Was Logged Within The Medical Log Book.

      DCF 251.04(2)(c) — Current, Accurate Information

    • Records & paperwork Serious

      Based On A Complaint Investigation The Program Failed To Notify The Department Of An Incident Or Accident That Resulted In A Child Needing Professional Medical Attention. A Two-Year-Old Child Received Medical Attention On 6/16/22 For A Broken Left Wrist And On 7/7/22 For A Broken Right Wrist This Failed To Be Reported To The Department.

      DCF 251.04(3)(a) — Report - Incident Or Accident

    • Other

      Based On A Complaint Investigation, The Center Failed To Immediately Notify Parents When Their Two Year Old Child Had An Injury Requiring Professional Medical Treatment On 6/16/22 And 7/7/22. The Child Was Unable To Use Their Arm In Both Instances. On Both Occasions The Two Year Old Child Suffered A Broken Wrist. The Two Year Old Child Was With Injury For An Extended Period Of Time. Parents Were Not Notified Until Pick Up.

      DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.b. — Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

11. May 10, 2024 Licensing visit · 213 rules checked, 0 not met

    No violations cited on this visit.

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)