In My Garden Bilingual Day Care

4913 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County

25cited violations

6serious

9inspection visits

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Group center
Licensed capacity: 28
Ages: 4 weeks – 9 years, 11 months
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee: Andrea Viscarra
Contact: Viscarra, Andrea
Phone: 608-770-3307
YoungStar: 3 Stars
Regulated since: 07/25/2016
DCF IDs: Facility 2002971 · Provider 0000588920/001
Official record: DCF Child Care Finder

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	11	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	7	2	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1)
2024	7	2	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Enforcement actions

Mar 26, 2026 — Warning Letter
251.06(2)(d) (Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 3/4/2026 : Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when cleaning products and sunscreen were located in multiple areas of the center. Productos etiquetados mantener fuera del alcance de los ninos estaban accesible cuando productos de limpieza y protector solar estaban en varios lugares del centro. 251.06(2)(p)4.b. (Radon - Mitigation System ) on 3/4/2026 : A mitigation system installation due on February 28, 2026, and updated test results were required due to a high level of radon. Several reminders were sent to the provider on 02/02/26, 12/05/25 and 11/04/25. The department has not received the results Se requirió la instalación de un sistema de mitigación antes del 28 de Febrero del 2026 y resultados de pruebas actualizados debido a un alto nivel de radón. Se enviaron varios recordatorios al proveedor los días 02/02/26, 12/05/25 y 11/04/25. El departamento no ha recibido los resultados.

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

Jul 29, 2026 Licensing visit · 81 rules checked, 4 not met 1 serious
- Staff background & training Serious
  The director did not completed a biannual child abuse and neglect training. El director no completo el entrenamiento de Abuso y Negligencia cada 2 anos.
  
  DCF 251.04(8)(a) — Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have documentation of at least 25 hours of continuing education in the past year. El director no tenia documentado haber realizado al menos 25 horas de educacion continua.
  
  DCF 251.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor area was not in a good and safe condition when some nails from the fence were exposed, there was deteriorating paint on the playground equipment, a wide gap in the red fence, a rusty area by the metal closet door accessible to children and the turf under the mulch was rising, posing a potential tripping hazard. El parquecito no estaba en buenas ni seguras condiciones cuando algunos clavos de la cerca estaban expuestos, había pintura deteriorada, un espacio amplio en la cerca, un área oxidada en la puerta de metal y la tela bajo el mulch levantanda que es riesgo de tropiezo.
  
  DCF 251.06(11)(bm)3. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition
- Safety & premises
  The center was missing documentation of having conducted tornado evacuation drills with children for the months of April and June 2026. El centro no documento la práctica del simulacro de evacuación por tornado con los ninos durante los meses de Abril y Junio del 2026.
  
  DCF 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans
DCF visit report
Jun 26, 2026 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
- Records & paperwork
  Several reminders were sent to the provider requesting the result of the Radon test after the mitigation system installation due to a high level of radon. The department has not received the results. Se enviaron varios recordatorios al proveedor solicitando los resultados de la prueba del Radón posterior a la instalación del sistema de mitigación por el alto nivel de radón. El departamento no ha recibido los resultados.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(p)4.b. — Radon - Mitigation System
DCF visit report
Mar 4, 2026 Licensing visit · 192 rules checked, 6 not met 1 serious
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when cleaning products and sunscreen were located in multiple areas of the center. Productos etiquetados mantener fuera del alcance de los ninos estaban accesible cuando productos de limpieza y protector solar estaban en varios lugares del centro.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
- Records & paperwork
  A mitigation system installation due on February 28, 2026, and updated test results were required due to a high level of radon. Several reminders were sent to the provider on 02/02/26, 12/05/25 and 11/04/25. The department has not received the results Se requirió la instalación de un sistema de mitigación antes del 28 de Febrero del 2026 y resultados de pruebas actualizados debido a un alto nivel de radón. Se enviaron varios recordatorios al proveedor los días 02/02/26, 12/05/25 y 11/04/25. El departamento no ha recibido los resultados.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(p)4.b. — Radon - Mitigation System
- Safety & premises
  The center was missing documentation of having conducted fire evacuation drills with children for the month of February 2026. El centro no documento la práctica del simulacro de evacuación por incendio con los ninos durante el mes de Febrero 2026.
  
  DCF 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans
- Safety & premises
  Some staff admitted they did not know how to use the fire extinguishers. Algunas empleadas admitieron no saber utilizar el extinguidor.
  
  DCF 251.06(4)(b) — Fire Extinguishers - Staff Use
- Safety & premises
  The main passageway was obstructed by multiple potty chairs. El pasillo principal estaba obstruido por múltiples bacinillas.
  
  DCF 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A staff did not wash her hand after cleaning a child's runny nose. La maestra no se lavó las manos despues de limpiar la nariz de un nino.
  
  DCF 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Aug 14, 2025 Licensing visit · 171 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
- Safety & premises Serious
  Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when several sunblock were stored in children's cubbies. Productos etiquetados mantener fuera del alcance de los ninos, estaban accesibles cuando bloqueadores solares estaban guardados en los cubiculos de los ninos.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
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
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Feb 6, 2025 Licensing visit · 144 rules checked, 5 not met
- Illness & medication
  Child 2 did not have documentation on file that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. El nino 2 no tiene documentos de sus vacunas en el expediente.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History
- Staff background & training
  Staff member did not sign out on February 05, 2025. Un empleado no firmo su salida el dia 5 de Febrero del 2025.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
- Staff background & training
  The Kitchen helper did not complete at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. La ayudante de la cocina no completo al menos 4 horas de entrenamiento en manejo de alimentos, nutricion o higiene y sanidad en la cocina antes de empezar a trabajar.
  
  DCF 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. — Meal Prep Personnel - Training
- Other
  The provider did not test for radon gas levels within the 6 months of effective date. El centro no realizó pruebas de los niveles de gas radón dentro de los 6 meses posteriores a la fecha de vigencia.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.b. — Radon - Testing, Current Providers
- Illness & medication
  Child 2 infant and toddler development and routine documentation was not updated every 3 months. El documento de desarrollo y crecimiento del nino 2 no fue actualizado cada tres meses.
  
  DCF 251.09(1)(am)6. — Infant & Toddler Intake - Developmental & Health History
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Dec 9, 2024 Licensing visit · 72 rules checked, 1 not met
- Other
  The provider did not test for radon gas levels within the 6 months of effective date. El centro no realizó pruebas de los niveles de gas radón dentro de los 6 meses posteriores a la fecha de vigencia.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.b. — Radon - Testing, Current Providers
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Oct 4, 2024 Licensing visit · 210 rules checked, 5 not met 2 serious
- Illness & medication
  Child 1 and did not have documentation on file that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. El nino 1 no tenia prueba de sus vacunas que desmotrara que estaba en cumplimineto con s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History
- Staff background & training Serious
  A staff member who counted in staff to child ratio did not complete a background that indicated that the individual was eligible to care for children prior to assumed the position. Un empleado que cuenta en las proporciones de ninos y maestas, no completo los antecedentes penales que demuestren que es elegible para trabajar con los ninos antes de tomar la posicion.
  
  DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check
- Safety & premises Serious
  Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when shaving creams and an air freshener spray were stored in an unlocked cabinet. Productos etiquetados mantener fuera del alcance de los ninos, estaban accesibles cuando crema de afeitar y ambientador estaban guardados en un gabinete no cerrado bajo llave.
  
  DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
- Supervision & ratios
  The kitchen helper did not wear an effective hair restraint while she was preparing the meal. La ayudante de la cocina no se cubrio el cabello mientras preparaba la comida.
  
  DCF 251.06(9)(g)1.b. — Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints
- Food & allergies
  Child 2 infant and toddler development and routine documentation was not updated every 3 months. El formulario de rutinas y desarrollos de los ninos pequenos del nino 2, no se actualizo cada 3 meses.
  
  DCF 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)
Feb 16, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 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.
- Records & paperwork
  The Center Did Not Follow The Court Documents When A Child Parent's Access Was Prohibited.
  
  DCF 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information
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 In My Garden Bilingual Day Care, 4913 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704-8923 (DCF facility number 2002971; provider number 0000588920, location 001; applicant/licensee number 5100351257), 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.

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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 1, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.

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