YMCA Child Care Center

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 3
• Illness & medication 2
• Supervision & ratios 4
• Safety & premises 3
• Food & allergies 2
• Staff background & training 5
• Records & paperwork 4
• Other 1

Year by year

Enforcement actions

• Oct 14, 2025 — Orders Letter

  251.055(1)(a) (Supervision Of Children ) on 8/25/2025 : The center self reported that on August 13, 2025, center staff failed to properly supervise 2 children, ages, 2.5 and 3, when both children were left unsupervised for one minute outside of the center's door, while the rest of the class went inside. The children were found by another staff who brought them to the teacher inside. 251.055(1)(f) (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 8/25/2025 : On August 13, 2025, center staff failed to follow the center's child tracking procedure of doing head counts and name to face checks when two children ages 2.5 and 3, where left outside the center's door when the rest of the class went inside.

• Apr 9, 2025 — Orders Letter

  251.055(1)(a) (Supervision Of Children ) on 2/26/2025 : Based on a self-report: On February 14, 2025, the center failed to supervise a one-year-old child when after returning from the racquet ball court, the child was left outside the classroom for approximately 5 minutes after the rest of the class went inside. The child care workers noticed the child's absence and found the child outside the classroom in the north atrium of the center. 251.055(1)(f) (Child Tracking Procedure ) on 2/26/2025 : Based on a self-report: On February 14, 2025, child care workers failed to implement the center's child tracking procedures of counting children before coming inside and when transitioning to another activity. This failure resulted in a one-year-old child being left unsupervised in the north atrium of the center while the group went inside the classroom.

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. Aug 20, 2026 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
   • 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 · Correction plan (PDF)

2. Dec 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

3. Nov 4, 2025 Licensing visit · 261 rules checked, 2 not met 1 serious
   • Records & paperwork Serious

     The center's attendance records were missing the children's date of birth.

     DCF 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

   • Illness & medication

     There was a medication in the Infants' Room that did not have authorization form from the parents.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Aug 25, 2025 Licensing visit · 2 rules checked, 2 not met 2 serious
   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     The center self reported that on August 13, 2025, center staff failed to properly supervise 2 children, ages, 2.5 and 3, when both children were left unsupervised for one minute outside of the center's door, while the rest of the class went inside. The children were found by another staff who brought them to the teacher inside.

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

   • Other Serious

     On August 13, 2025, center staff failed to follow the center's child tracking procedure of doing head counts and name to face checks when two children ages 2.5 and 3, where left outside the center's door when the rest of the class went inside.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

5. Aug 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

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

   DCF visit report

6. May 14, 2025 Licensing visit · 563 rules checked, 3 not met
   • Staff background & training

     Based on records review, staff member C did not have the required 15 hours of continuing education.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The gate separating the one-year olds' and the two-year-olds' areas was not secured to the wall.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The bathroom located in the one- and two-year-olds room was being used to store the children's chairs, storage bins and other items.

     DCF 251.06(7)(b) — Indoor Space - Storage

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

7. Feb 26, 2025 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 not met 2 serious
   • Staff background & training

     Based on records review, the center did not have a physical examination on file for staff member A after 30 days of employment.

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

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based on a self-report: On February 14, 2025, the center failed to supervise a one-year-old child when after returning from the racquet ball court, the child was left outside the classroom for approximately 5 minutes after the rest of the class went inside. The child care workers noticed the child's absence and found the child outside the classroom in the north atrium of the center.

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

   • Records & paperwork Serious

     Based on a self-report: On February 14, 2025, child care workers failed to implement the center's child tracking procedures of counting children before coming inside and when transitioning to another activity. This failure resulted in a one-year-old child being left unsupervised in the north atrium of the center while the group went inside the classroom.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

8. Nov 19, 2024 Licensing visit · 227 rules checked, 3 not met 2 serious
   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     When infants and toddlers are part of a mixed age group, the maximum group size may not exceed 8 children. On 11/18/20234, the Junior Room exceeded the group size with 13 children in the room, including toddlers.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     In the Juniors Room, there was paint peeling off the wall by the sink near the door. In room # 1023, there was paint peeling off the left-hand side wall.

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Illness & medication

     In room #1027, there was a mediation authorization form with an expired length of administration date. In room #1027, there was an inhaler for a child that was missing the parent's authorization form.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

9. Aug 27, 2024 Licensing visit · 2 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.

   • Staff background & training

     Based On Records Review, A Staff Member In The 4 Year Olds' Room Did Not Have The Qualifications For The Position Held After 6 Months Of Employment.

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

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     When Infants And Toddlers Are Part Of A Mixed-Age Group The Size Of The Group May Not Exceed 8. The Following Are Rooms And Dates That The Maximum Group Size Was Exceeded: Junior Room 8/19/24 - 13 Children Junior Room 8/27/2024 - 14 Children Toddler Room 8/37/24 - 10 Children.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

10. Apr 30, 2024 Licensing visit · 467 rules checked, 6 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

      Based On Records Review, Child #2 Did Not Have An Updated Physical Examination On File.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    • Safety & premises

      In The Small Playground, There Was A Large Section Of The Fence That Had A 5 Inch Gap At The Bottom.

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

    • Safety & premises Serious

      In 4 Year Olds Room, There Was Paint Chipping Off A Wall Near The Bulletin Board.

      DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

    • Food & allergies

      There Was A Missing Thermometer In The Freezer Located In The Infants And Toddler's Room.

      DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

    • Food & allergies

      In The Juniors Room, Some Of The Sippy Cups Containing Milk Were Not Labeled With The Children's Names.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      In The 1.5 To 2 Year Olds Room, The Directions On The Use Of Diaper Creams Were Not Posted In The Diaper Changing Area.

      DCF 251.09(4)(a)10. — Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)