Bright Rainbow Child Care

Violations by category

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

Year by year

Inspection visits

1. Jan 7, 2026 Licensing visit · 601 rules checked, 8 not met 2 serious
   • Records & paperwork

     Child 2 and 3 do not have documentation of updated physical examinations on file for review.

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

   • Staff background & training

     Staff B does not have documentation of a staff record or staff record information on file for review.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)1. — Staff Record - Personal Information

   • Staff background & training

     Staff A does not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education on file for review for the previous year.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education

   • Staff background & training

     Staff B does not have documentation of a CPR certificate on file for review.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

     Spray bottles of bleach and water were on the sink counter accessible to children washing their hands in the Red Room.

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

   • Safety & premises

     The fire extinguishers in the facility have not been inspected since 2024.

     DCF 251.06(4)(a) — Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The kitchen freezer was observed to have a large sticky substance on the bottom tray.

     DCF 251.06(9)(a)2. — Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Food wrappers were observed in the vehicle used to transport children.

     DCF 251.08(5)(a)2. — Vehicle Requirements - Interior Condition

   DCF visit report

2. Mar 5, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
   • Records & paperwork Severity not stated

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

   DCF visit report

3. Jan 15, 2025 Licensing visit · 258 rules checked, 7 not met 1 serious
   • Staff background & training

     Staff B does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff B was hired.

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

   • Staff background & training

     Staff B, identified as a teacher, does not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)5. — Staff Record - High School Diploma

   • Other

     Electrical outlets were observed in the 2 year old room and the 3-4 year old room missing electrical outlet cover guards.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

     In the 2 year old room, the cabinet underneath the diaper changing surface was unlocked. Baby wipes labeled "choking hazard" and "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in that classroom. Outside of the front door which is used to pick up and drop off children, as well as to enter and exit the outdoor play space, are several bags of ice melt accessible to children.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     There are two areas of fencing in the outdoor play space that are wobbly and unstable. One area of fencing is closest to the parking lot/main entrance. The second area of fencing is next to the blue house next door to the center.

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

   • Food & allergies

     In the kitchen, there is an opened bag of cherrios cereal that is not stored in a bag with a zip-type closures or metal, glass or a food grade plastic container with a tight-fitting cover.

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

   • Illness & medication

     There is a bottle of cough syrup being stored in the 2 year old room that is not labeled with the child's name. There is an inhaler being stored in the infant room that was in a box that was not labeled with the child's name.

     DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Jan 3, 2024 Licensing visit · 327 rules checked, 4 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.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     There Is A Can Of Shaving Cream In An Unlocked Cabinet Underneath The Sink In The Preschool Room Accessible To Children. The Container Is Labeled "Keep Out Of Reach Of Children." In That Same Unlocked Cabinet Underneath The Preschool Room Sink, There Is Also A Container Of Vinegar.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     A Garbage Can In The Kitchen Containing Food Waste Is Not Covered.

     DCF 251.06(2)(n) — Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule

   • Safety & premises

     Fire Drills Were Practiced, But Not Documented For December 2023.

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

   • Safety & premises

     A Smoke Detector Test Was Not Documented For December 2023.

     DCF 251.06(4)(jm)2. — Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)