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Color My World Child Care North

1903 Western Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703 · Eau Claire County

90cited violations
14marked serious
13inspection visits
13enforcement actions

Program

Type
Group center
Licensed capacity
75
Ages
4 weeks – 12 years, 11 months
Hours
05:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee
Jenifer Quilling
Contact
Quilling, Jenifer
Phone
715-835-2060
YoungStar
2 Stars
Regulated since
08/03/1987
DCF IDs
Facility 520011 · Provider 0000556380/001
Official record
DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
2026231 Illness & medication (5), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (3), Other (5)
2025337 Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (21), Records & paperwork (4), Other (1)
2024346 Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (17), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6)

Enforcement actions

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 001

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

    DCF visit report

  2. Aug 5, 2026 Licensing visit · 282 rules checked, 14 not met
    • Other

      The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      The center did not have child records for child #2 and #3 on the premises on the day of the monitoring visit. Per rule, the licensee shall maintain a current written record obtained prior to the child's first day of attendance at the center on each child enrolled and shall make the record available to the licensing representative on request.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a) — Child Record - Maintenance & Availability

    • Records & paperwork

      Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #1 does not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.

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

    • Staff background & training

      The licensee shall maintain a file on each employee which is available for examination by the licensing representative at the center. There were no files available for review for nine staff members during the licensing visit due to the staff records not being on the premises.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1E, 1F and 1G are missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1F, a teacher, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in her staff record file.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1E and 1F were missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department.

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

    • Safety & premises

      Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the months of May, June and July 2026. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire and tornado drills practiced.

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

    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for the months of May, June and July 2026. All fire alarms and smoke detectors shall be tested monthly and a record kept of the test results.

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

    • Illness & medication

      The med log book in the 3 year old room was not numbered all the way through the book as is required by rule.

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

    • Illness & medication

      An inspection of the medical log book in the 3 year old room revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    • Illness & medication

      The parent authorization form for prescription medication must include start and end dates for the length of the authorization that do not exceed the time specified on the label of the medication. One child's written authorization for an epi-pen was missing an end date for the length of the authorization.

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

    • Illness & medication

      Per rule, medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. One child's epi-pen was not in the original container with the prescription label.

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

    • Other

      The Intake for Children Under 2 forms for Child #1, #2 and #3 were missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  3. Apr 17, 2026 Licensing visit · 313 rules checked, 8 not met
    • Other

      The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      Contrary to rule, the notices of enforcement actions (a forfeiture and warning letters) issued on 12/3/25 were not posted next to the license.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted

    • Staff background & training

      The licensee shall maintain a file on each employee which is available for examination by the licensing representative at the center. There were no files available for review for any staff during the licensing visit due to the staff records not being on the premises.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

    • Safety & premises

      Fire drills were not documented for the months of February 2026 and March 2026. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire drills practiced.

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

    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for February 2026 and March 2026. All smoke detectors shall be tested monthly and a record kept of the time, date and results of the test.

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

    • Illness & medication

      An inspection of the medical log book in the 1 year old room revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    • Other

      Rule states that admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned. One child was missing an intake form in the room or area in which the child was being cared for on the day of the monitoring visit.

      DCF 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information

    • Other

      Most Intake for Children Under 2 forms were missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  4. Nov 7, 2025 Licensing visit · 260 rules checked, 11 not met 2 serious
    • Staff background & training

      The file for Staff C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B, E and H are missing a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      Staff E, a teacher, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in her staff record file.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff C. AHT training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff C and D were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.

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

    • Staff background & training

      There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff F & G, who have been at the center for over 6 months. An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of their hired date.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff D was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      Items which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" such as bottles with either disinfecting spray or soap and water were observed during the monitoring visit in two rooms to be accessible to children.

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

    • Safety & premises

      Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the month of October 2025. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire and tornado drills practiced.

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

    • Illness & medication

      An inspection of the medical log book in the 2 year old room revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  5. Mar 28, 2025 Licensing visit · 183 rules checked, 10 not met 2 serious
    • Staff background & training

      The files for Staff 2A, 2D, and 2F did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1D, 1E, 1G, 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 2C and 2D, both teachers, did not have documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent in their staff record file.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1B, 2A and 2F were missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment. Staff 1A was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1A, 2A and 2B were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      A staff person in the 3 year old room was being used as a teacher before the staff had completed the educational requirements for a teacher. Per rule, staff may only be used as teachers if they complete the educational requirements prior to assuming a teacher position.

      DCF 251.05(3)(f)3. — Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

    • Staff background & training

      An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff 1B, 1C, 2A, 2C and 2F who have all been employed at the center for longer than 6 months.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff B2 was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      Each classroom, group of children, was not supervised by a teacher. One group of children in the 3 year old classroom did not have a qualified teacher providing supervision on the day of the monitoring visit. This group of children had an unqualified assistant teacher providing sole supervision.

      DCF 251.055(1)(b) — Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children

    • Staff background & training

      Staff 1B, 2A, and 2B are regularly assigned child care assistant teachers or teachers for infants and toddlers and do not have documentation of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming their positions.

      DCF 251.09(1)(e) — Infant & Toddler - Provider Training

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  6. Mar 21, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
    • Staff background & training

      The licensee shall maintain a file on each employee which is available for examination by the licensing representative at the center. There were no files available for review for any staff during the licensing visit due to the staff records not being on the premises.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  7. Mar 14, 2025 Licensing visit · 363 rules checked, 9 not met 1 serious
    • Other

      The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      Contrary to rule, the notice of an enforcement action (an order) issued on 10/10/24 was not posted next to the license.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 do not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.

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

    • Records & paperwork

      Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child record #6 did not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least every 2 years.

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

    • Records & paperwork Serious

      The attendance was not current and accurate for the 3 year old classroom on the day of the licensing visit when two of the children were not signed in on the attendance record.

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

    • Staff background & training

      The licensee shall maintain a file on each employee which is available for examination by the licensing representative at the center. There were no files available for review for any staff during the licensing visit due to the staff records not being on the premises.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Per rule, garbage and refuse stored out of doors shall be kept in leak-proof containers equipped with tight-fitting covers. On the day of the licensing visit there was a garbage can in the outdoor play area without a cover on it.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      All dishes and utensils shall be air-dried in racks or baskets or on drain boards. During the licensing visit dishes and utensils were observed to be drying on towels.

      DCF 251.06(9)(b)6. — Dishwashing - Air Drying

    • Illness & medication

      An inspection of the medical log book in the 2 year old room revealed the log hasn't been reviewed every 6 months as required by rule.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  8. Mar 12, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met 1 serious
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

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

    DCF visit report

  9. 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 003, Individual 004, Individual 005

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

    DCF visit report

  10. Dec 6, 2024 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 006, Individual 008

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  11. Nov 20, 2024 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 006, Individual 008

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

    DCF visit report

  12. Oct 2, 2024 Licensing visit · 219 rules checked, 19 not met 3 serious
    • Records & paperwork

      Contrary to rule, the notice of a warning letter issued on 2/26/24 was not posted next to the license.

      DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted

    • Records & paperwork

      The center failed to designate a new center director upon the departure of their old center director who left on August 15, 2024. Rule requires the Licensee to notify the department of a change in center director within 30 days of the change.

      DCF 251.04(3)(c) — Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director

    • Records & paperwork

      Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #1 and #7 did not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.

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

    • Staff background & training

      The licensee shall maintain a file on each employee which is available for examination by the licensing representative at the center. There was no file available for review for staff C who was providing care to children on the day of the monitoring visit.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

    • Staff background & training Serious

      The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff B and C that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13. Both staff were working on the day of the monitoring visit.

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

    • Staff background & training

      The file for Staff C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff E and G are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff B. AHT training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff E, F, G and H were missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.

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

    • Staff background & training

      An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff A, who has been employed at the center for longer than 6 months.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff B was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within her first week at the center.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Staff-to-Child ratios were not being met in the 2 year old room on the day of the monitoring visit. This room required a second staff person according to the calculations of the Staff-to-Child ratio worksheet. For a mixed-age group a numerical weight 1.05 or above would require 2 staff persons. The numerical weight for this room was 1.168.

      DCF 251.055(2)(e) — Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size

    • Safety & premises

      The Licensee stated that the monthly fire drill and tornado drill (through October) was not practiced in August or September 2024. Rule requires the center to practice the monthly emergency drills each month.

      DCF 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans

    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for August and September 2024 due to not practicing a fire drill during those months. All fire alarms and smoke detectors shall be tested monthly and a record kept of the test results.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The table was not washed and sanitized before children sat down to eat snack on it as observed during the monitoring visit. The Licensee stated that they normally only wash the table off before serving meals and snacks. Rule requires that a eating surface be cleaned first and then sanitized.

      DCF 251.07(5)(b)5. — Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized

    • Other

      Rule states that admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned. Four children in the Toddler room were missing an intake form in the room or area in which the child was being cared for on the day of the monitoring visit.

      DCF 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information

    • Other

      Intake for Children Under 2 forms in the infant room were missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A, a regularly assigned child care teacher for infants and toddlers, does not have documentation of completion of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming the position.

      DCF 251.09(1)(e) — Infant & Toddler - Provider Training

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  13. Jan 2, 2024 Licensing visit · 350 rules checked, 13 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

      Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age Shall Have An Initial Health Examination Not More Than 6 Months Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After Being Admitted To The Center, And A Follow-Up Examination At Least Once Every 6 Months Thereafter. Child #2 Still Does Not Have Documentation Of A Follow-Up Exam Within The Past 6 Months.

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

    • Staff background & training

      The Files For Staff E, F And H Did Not Contain Documentation Of A Physical Examination Report Completed Within 12 Months Before Or Within 30 Days After Beginning Work With Children In Care, Indicating The Person Is Free From Illness Detrimental To Children, Including Tuberculosis, And Physically Able To Work With Young Children.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A, B, D And H Are Missing A Certificate From The Registry Documenting That The Person Has Met The Educational Qualifications For The Position And The Person Has Worked As A Teacher, Director And/Or Administrator At The Center For At Least 6 Months.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate

    • Staff background & training

      Contrary To Rule, Staff A, B, C, D, F And G Did Not Have Documentation Of Enough Hours To Meet The Yearly Requirement Of 15 Continuing Education Hours Needed In 2023.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A, B, G And I Were Missing Documentation Of Having Maintained A Current Certificate Of Completion For Infant And Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) And Automated External Defibrillator (Aed) Use From An Agency Approved By The Department.

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

    • Other

      The Center Failed To Conduct A Test For Radon Gas Levels By September 1, 2023 As Was Required By Rule Changes That Took Effect On March 1, 2023 Giving Current Providers 6 Months To Comply With This New Rule Requirement.

      DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.b. — Radon - Testing, Current Providers

    • Safety & premises

      Exits And Exit Passageways Shall Have A Minimum Clear Width Of 3 Feet And Be Unobstructed By Furniture Or Other Objects. A Gate Serving As An Exit Out Of The Infant Room Had A Clip On The Handle As Observed By The Licensing Specialist During The Monitoring Visit. The Clip Is An Obstruction To The Exit As It Can't Be Opened Using A One-Hand, One Motion To Exit The Room.

      DCF 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width

    • Food & allergies

      Open Packages Of Dry Foods Such As Chex Mix And Cereal Were Observed In The Food Storage Area. Dry Foods, If Opened, Are Required To Be Stored In Bags With Zip-Type Closure Or Containers With A Tight-Fitting Cover And Should Be Labeled.

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

    • Other

      Rule States That Admission Information For An Infant Or Toddler Shall Be On File In The Room Or Area To Which The Child Is Assigned. Two Children In The Infant Room Were Missing An Intake Form In The Room Or Area In Which The Child Was Being Cared For On The Day Of The Monitoring Visit.

      DCF 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information

    • Other

      Several Intake For Children Under 2 Forms In The Infant Room Were Missing Documentation Of Having Been Updated Every Three Months To Reflect Changes In The Child's Development And Routines Based On Discussion With The Parent.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff F, A Regularly Assigned Child Care Teacher For Infants And Toddlers, Does Not Have Documentation Of Completion Of A Minimum Of Ten Hours Of Training In Infant And Toddler Care Approved By The Department Within Six Months After Assuming The Position.

      DCF 251.09(1)(e) — Infant & Toddler - Provider Training

    • Other

      Per Rule, An Audio Monitoring Device Shall Be Used In Any Area Or Room Where Children Under One Year Of Age Are Placed To Sleep. The Center Has A Separate Nap Room For Sleeping Infants. According To Staff Who Stated To The Licensor On The Day Of The Monitoring Visit The Center Has Not Been Using An Audio Monitoring Device When Infants Are Asleep In That Room.

      DCF 251.09(1)(m) — Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Each Child Under Age One Shall Be Placed To Sleep On His Or Her Back In A Crib Or Playpen Unless Otherwise Specified In Writing By The Child's Physician. Two Children Under Age One Were Observed Sleeping In Swings During The Licensing Visit. Neither Child Had A Written Physician Note On File.

      DCF 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

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DCF publishes about 3 years of monitoring. Older history, complaint files and self-reported incidents require a public records request. Wisconsin's public records law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why. Electronic copies are generally free.

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DCF Records Custodian · DCFRecordsRequest@wisconsin.gov · fax (608) 422-7161 · 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
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DCF Western Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLWRO@wisconsin.gov · 715-930-1148
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If something is happening now, file a child care complaint with DCF. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, via the Child Care Finder and the licensed and certified directories. History last read Sep 30, 2026. Violation text is DCF's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan.