Rosenow Before School Care

290 Weis Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 · Fond Du Lac County

15cited violations

0serious

3inspection visits

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Group center
Licensed capacity: 20
Ages: 5 years – 11 years, 11 months
Hours: 06:15 AM-08:15 AM (Sep-May)
Licensee: Tom Huempfner
Contact: Winke, Nicole
Phone: 920-921-3698
YoungStar: 2 Stars
Regulated since: 10/18/2023
DCF IDs: Facility 2006663 · Provider 4000558514/005
Official record: DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 1
Staff background & training 9
Other 3

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	3	0	Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2)
2024	12	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (7), Other (3)

Inspection visits

Feb 20, 2025 Licensing visit · 319 rules checked, 3 not met
- Illness & medication
  The center did not have the immunization records on file for child #3.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History
- Staff background & training
  Based on records review, staff member A had a physical exam stating that they were not free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person was physically able to work with young children.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
- Staff background & training
  There were no records of the continuing education hours for Staff member A.
  
  DCF 251.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Feb 21, 2024 Licensing visit · 656 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.
- Staff background & training
  Based On Records Review, Staff Member C Did Not Have The Health Examination Information On File.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
- Staff background & training
  Based On Records Review, Staff Member B Did Not Have Documentation Of Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Requirements Training.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Jan 4, 2024 Licensing visit · 600 rules checked, 10 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.
- Other
  Based On Observation, The Program Did Not Have A Copy Of The Updated Licensing Rules In A Place Accessible To The Parents.
  
  DCF 251.04(4)(f) — Copy Of Rules Available
- Illness & medication
  The Center Did Not Have The Children's Immunization Records On File And Did Not Have Access To The Schools' Records To Obtain That Information.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History
- Staff background & training
  The Center Did Not Have All The Staff Files Available For Review.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability
- Staff background & training
  Staff Members A And B Did Not Have The Health Examination Information On File Available For Review.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
- Staff background & training
  Based On Records Review, Staff Members A And B Did Not Have The Educational Qualifications To Be Lead Teachers.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.d. — Staff Record - Educational Qualifications
- Staff background & training
  Staff Members A And B Did Not Have The Orientation Documentation On File Available For Review.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)8. — Staff Record - Orientation
- Staff background & training
  Staff Members A And B Did Not Have Documentation Of Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Requirements Within A Week After Beginning Work At The Center.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
- Other
  Based On Observation, The Center Did Not Have A Written Program Of Daily Activities Posted.
  
  DCF 251.07(1)(a) — Written Program Of Activities
- Other
  Based On Observation, The First Aid Kit Did Not Have Adhesive Tape.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(j)5. — Supply Of Bandages, Tape & Band-Aids
- Supervision & ratios
  Based On Observation, On January 4, 2024, There Were 8 Children Under The Supervision Of Two Child Care Workers, However, Neither Of The Two Child Care Workers Were Qualified To Be Lead Teachers.
  
  DCF 251.095(2m)(c) — School-Age Care - Supervision Of Group Of Children
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

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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 Northeastern Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLNERO@wisconsin.gov · 920-785-7811

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Letter text

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 Rosenow Before School Care, 290 Weis Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-2666 (DCF facility number 2006663; provider number 4000558514, location 005; applicant/licensee number 100077307), 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 Oct 9, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.