Kindercare Learning Ctrs-n 76th St

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 4
• Illness & medication 7
• Supervision & ratios 6
• Safety & premises 11
• Food & allergies 2
• Staff background & training 13
• Records & paperwork 4
• Other 8

Year by year

Enforcement actions

• Aug 3, 2026 — Warning Letter

  251.06(11)(b)5. (Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces ) on 7/16/2026 : The outdoor play space lacked sufficient energy-absorbing surfaces, in a depth of at least nine inches under equipment 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond. 251.06(11)(bm)3. (Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition ) on 7/16/2026 : Outdoor equipment was not of sturdy construction without sharp or pinching areas. Multiple broken blue chairs were observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space. 251.06(2)(gm) (Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair ) on 7/16/2026 : The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Garbage was visible throughout the play space. A hole was observed in the bottom of the baseboard in the 2-year-old room, exposing the inner drywall materials. The shed in the outdoor play space contained deteriorating wood panels, exposing sharp edges. Ceiling tiles in the preschool room were observed water stained, around a fire alarm system. 251.06(2)(i) (Deteriorating Paint ) on 7/16/2026 : Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the blue wooden shed, accessible to children in the outdoor play sapce. 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (Medical Log - Injury In Care ) on 7/16/2026 : A center medical injury form was observed from July 1, 2026; the injury was not documented in a medical log book.

• Mar 3, 2025 — Forfeiture: $200 ($200)

  251.05(3)(cm) (Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 2/20/2025 : Training in child abuse & neglect laws, reporting and identification was expired for staff B, D, and E. This rule was included on an Order 9/20/2023. $200

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. Jul 16, 2026 Licensing visit · 239 rules checked, 9 not met 3 serious
   • Supervision & ratios

     On the date of licensing visit, it was discovered a mixed age group of 6 children, ranged in age from 17 months to 22 months, was with one staff. The calculation required 2 staff members. Groups were adjusted during visit to maintain proper ratios.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The outdoor play space lacked sufficient energy-absorbing surfaces, in a depth of at least nine inches under equipment 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

   • Safety & premises

     The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without open areas greater than 4 inches. Gapping was observed in the fence gates near the outdoor shed.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

   • Safety & premises

     Outdoor equipment was not of sturdy construction without sharp or pinching areas. Multiple broken blue chairs were observed accessible to children in the outdoor play space.

     DCF 251.06(11)(bm)3. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

     The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Loose hoses were observed in the outdoor play space. Splintered wood was observed near the garbage/dumpster area with sticking out rusted metal pieces, accessible in the outdoor play space. A charcoal grill was accessible to children in the outdoor play space.

     DCF 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. Garbage was visible throughout the play space. A hole was observed in the bottom of the baseboard in the 2-year-old room, exposing the inner drywall materials. The shed in the outdoor play space contained deteriorating wood panels, exposing sharp edges. Ceiling tiles in the preschool room were observed water stained, around a fire alarm system.

     DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Flaking and deteriorating paint was observed on the blue wooden shed, accessible to children in the outdoor play sapce.

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Illness & medication

     The medical log book in the early 2 room lacked numbered pages and was observed with removed pages. The medical log book in the school-age room lacked numbered pages.

     DCF 251.07(6)(dm)1. — Medical Log Book

   • Illness & medication

     A center medical injury form was observed from July 1, 2026; the injury was not documented in a medical log book.

     DCF 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care

   DCF visit report

2. Jan 22, 2026 Licensing visit
   • Records & paperwork

     The file for Child 2 lacked a complete alternate arrival/release form. Additional forms for other children were observed incomplete at the time of licensing visit, including lacking parent/guardian signature, etc.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)5. — Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement

   • Illness & medication

     The file for Child 2 lacked a complete health history form upon licensing review. The form noted a medical condition and allergies, the emergency care plan lacked any accompanying information in the event of an emergency.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History

   • Records & paperwork

     The file for Child 1 lacked a physical examination upon licensing review, child has been enrolled for longer than 3 months.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

   • Staff background & training

     The file for Staff I lacked documentation of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training upon review, staff has been employed for longer than 3 months. The last documented CPR training for Staff I expired in 2021.

     DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

   • Staff background & training

     The files for Staff A, Staff B, and Staff J lacked documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect prevention. Two staff completed the training during licensing visit.

     DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training

   • Illness & medication

     Two medications were observed on the premise, including teething tablets and an EpiPen, without current medication administration authorization from the parent.

     DCF 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises

   • Other

     A child in the infant room lacked documentation of changes in the child's development and routine, completed every three months. The intake form was last updated September 2025.

     DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

3. Jul 24, 2025 Licensing visit · 280 rules checked, 12 not met 5 serious
   • Staff background & training

     Staff C, D, and E did not have documentation of completion of abusive head trauma training on file.

     DCF 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

   • Staff background & training Serious

     The orientation for staff B was incomplete.

     DCF 251.05(4)(a) — Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     The staff to child ratio was not maintained in the school age room when a staff person left the room for short periods of time. Two staff were required with the number of children in care.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Nine inches of energy absorbing material was not observed under slides, swings and monkey bars.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

   • Safety & premises

     A chair in the outdoor space was damaged with sharp edges exposed.

     DCF 251.06(11)(bm)3. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition

   • Other

     Electric outlets were missing protective covers in the Todd B room and the school age room.

     DCF 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

   • Safety & premises Serious

     A sharp knife was observed in the scissor rack on an accessible shelf in the school age room. Ointment labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible in the todd A room.

     DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Garbage was observed in the outdoor play spaces.

     DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Deteriorating, flaking paint was observed on the large outdoor play structure.

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     A full mop bucket was observed in the exit space of the older infant area.

     DCF 251.06(2)(m) — Cleaning Aids - Equipment

   • Food & allergies

     Opened crackers in the older infant room were not stored in a food grade container and labeled.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)2.a. — Food Storage - Dry Food

   • Other

     The school age routine was not planned to limit wait times. Children sat at a table without activities while waiting for staff to be ready to go outside.

     DCF 251.07(1)(d) — Daily Routines

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. May 20, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
   • Staff background & training Serious

     Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004, Individual 005, Individual 006

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

   DCF visit report

5. Apr 29, 2025 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 not met 1 serious
   • Staff background & training

     On 4/18/25 staff hours were not accurate in the school age room when a staff person did not document their hours in the room in the afternoon.

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

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     On 4/18/25 supervision was not adequate to prevent harm and ensure safety when a child rolled a drum down the slide, causing an injury to a child at the base of the slide.

     DCF 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children

   • Illness & medication

     An injury that occurred to a child while in the care of the center was not entered into the medical log book on the day the injury occurred.

     DCF 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

6. Feb 21, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
   • 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

7. Feb 20, 2025 Licensing visit · 441 rules checked, 7 not met 1 serious
   • Records & paperwork

     The physical exam for child 4 was completed more than six months prior to the visit. Children under age two are required to have documentation of completed physical exams every six months.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

   • Staff background & training

     Staff F did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination

   • Staff background & training

     CPR training was expired for staff A, D, and E. Staff F did not have documentation of completed CPR training on file.

     DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

   • Staff background & training

     Training in child abuse & neglect laws, reporting and identification was expired for staff B, D, and E. This rule was included on an Order 9/20/2023.

     DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training

   • Other Serious

     During the visit, tracking was not accurate in the toddler A room when four children were in care, but five children were documented on tracking.

     DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure

   • Other

     Two electric outlets in the preschool room were missing protective covers.

     DCF 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

   • Other

     The most recently documented review of child 2's intake for children under age two form did not include information regarding changes in development. Staff initialed and dated only.

     DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

   DCF visit report

8. Jun 27, 2024 Licensing visit · 582 rules checked, 5 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

     The Center Did Not Report Construction Occurring At The Center Prior To Construction Beginning.

     DCF 251.04(3)(L) — Report - Construction Or Remodeling

   • Staff background & training

     Staff A's Health Exam Was Completed More Than 1 Year Prior To The Employment Start Date.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination

   • Supervision & ratios

     A Program Aide Was Used In Ratio On The Day Of The Visit. A Qualified Lead Was In The Room.

     DCF 251.05(3)(gm)4. — Program Aide - Not Counted In Ratio

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Deteriorating Paint Was Observed On The Large Climber.

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Illness & medication

     Medication Authorizations For Two Inhalers Did Not Include The Timeframes For The Authorization. One Authorization Did Not Have An End Date, One Authorization Did Not Have Begin Or End Dates.

     DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

9. Apr 2, 2024 Licensing visit · 2 rules checked, 2 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.

   • Supervision & ratios

     The Discovery Preschool Room Exceeded The Mixed Age Group Staff To Child Ratio On March 28, 2024 From 8:03 A.M. To 9:45 A.M. The Numerical Weight Of The Children Was 1.127, Two Staff Were Required.

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

   • Other

     During The Visit, A Child Was Observed To Be Sleeping On The Floor In The Todd B Room.

     DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

10. Jan 24, 2024 Licensing visit · 605 rules checked, 8 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.

    • Illness & medication

      Child 1'S Health History Information Did Not Include Documentation Regarding Possible Medical Conditions.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B Did Not Have Documentation Of Abusive Head Trauma Training On File.

      DCF 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A, D, And E Did Not Have Documentation Of Having Completed 15 Hours Of Continuing Education In 2023.

      DCF 251.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff

    • Safety & premises

      No Fire Drills Were Documented In November Or December 2023.

      DCF 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills

    • Supervision & ratios

      The Refrigerator In The Infant B Room Did Not Have A Thermometer In It.

      DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.b. — Food Storage - Refrigeration Units

    • Safety & premises

      The Infant A And B Rooms Did Not Have Enough Equipment Available For Three Choices Per Child.

      DCF 251.07(3)(b)2. — Equipment - Quantity For Indoors

    • Other

      The Intake Forms Reviewed During The Visit Did Not Have Information On Changes In Development Updated When The Updates Only Included Dates And Initials.

      DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development

    • Food & allergies

      A Few Bottles In The Infant A And B Rooms Were Not Labeled And Dated.

      DCF 251.09(3)(a)2. — Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)