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Kindercare Learning Ctrs-3 Mile Rd

700 3 Mile Rd, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County

76cited violations
22marked serious
18inspection visits
17enforcement actions

Program

Type
Group center
Licensed capacity
124
Ages
6 weeks – 12 years, 11 months
Hours
06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Licensee
April Carter
Contact
Rosales, Julissa
Phone
262-639-8889
YoungStar
5 Stars
Regulated since
06/02/1997
DCF IDs
Facility 225146 · Provider 0000555710/004
Official record
DCF Child Care Finder

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
2026112 Illness & medication (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1)
2025251 Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (5), Supervision & ratios (7), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4)
20244019 Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (12), Discipline & child guidance (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (14), 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. Jan 20, 2026 Licensing visit · 393 rules checked, 11 not met 2 serious
    • Records & paperwork

      The current non-compliance statement and correction plan was not posted next to the child care license, in a conspicuous area visible to the public. It was placed under a binder, not next to the license.

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

    • Records & paperwork

      Previous notices from the department, including Orders and Forfeitures, were not posted next to the license, visible to the public.

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

    • Illness & medication

      Child #5 did not have documentation on file of the childs immunization record or a signed statement from the parent indicating that they are opting out of immunizations for the child.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History

    • Staff background & training

      Staff D did not complete/maintain biennial training in child abuse and laws, identification and reporting procedures.

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

    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation of fire drills bring practiced in November and December 2025.

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

    • Safety & premises

      There was no documentation of smoke detector testing in November and December 2025.

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

    • Illness & medication

      Lines were skipped in the medical log books.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries

    • Illness & medication

      The medical log books were not reviewed every six months.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Driving orientation was not completed annually with Staff D.

      DCF 251.08(4)(b) — Driver Orientation - Requirement

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A driving record was not ran annually for the drivers.

      DCF 251.08(4)(c)1. — Driver Record - Obtain & Review

    • Other

      The Intake information for children under age 2 years was not moved with the children to the room in which they were assigned for the day.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  2. Oct 23, 2025 Licensing visit · 7 rules checked, 7 not met
    • Other

      The center did not ensure the health, safety or welfare of a child in care who received an injury to his mouth on 10/6/25. A direct forfeiture was issued for this violation September 27, 2024.

      DCF 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children

    • Illness & medication

      A parent was not notified immediately when their child experienced an injury to their mouth.

      DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication

    • Supervision & ratios

      A review of center tracking and staff hours show assistant teachers who had not completed qualifying coursework were not supervised by teacher qualified staff on October 6, 2025 in the Toddler A and B rooms for periods of time. An order was issued for this violation October 3, 2025.

      DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    • Staff background & training

      An assistant child care teacher, working as an assistant for more than six months, did not have documentation of qualifying coursework on file.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      On October 6, 2025 children in the toddler A and B rooms were not supervised by teacher qualified staff for periods of time. No teacher qualified staff were in the toddler B room from 2:05 p.m. to 4:31 p.m., no teacher qualified staff were in the toddler A room from 7:07 a.m.-7:28 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. to 2:06 p.m. An order was issued for this violation October 3, 2025.

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

    • Other

      On October 6, 2025, a child who had woken up from a nap was required to lie down to nap again when moved to the toddler A room.

      DCF 251.07(4)(b) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children

    • Illness & medication

      An injury that occurred to a child in care on October 6, 2025 was not documented in the medical log book.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  3. Sep 19, 2025 Licensing visit · 6 rules checked, 6 not met 1 serious
    • Staff background & training

      Staff D did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff C did not have documentation of abusive head trauma training completed prior to working with children under the age of five.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      A review of tracking and staff hour documentation from September 3, 2025 showed assistant child care teachers were not working under the supervision of qualified teachers for periods of time in the Toddler C and DPA rooms.

      DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    • Supervision & ratios

      On September 3, 2025, children were not supervised by qualified lead teachers from 10:28 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. in the DPA room, and from 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Toddler C room. The children were supervised by assistant child care teachers who had not completed assistant qualifying coursework.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      On September 3, 2025 the infant A room exceeded maximum group sizes allowed for children under the age of two when nine children were in care with two staff from 2:35 p.m. until 2:54 p.m.

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

    • Discipline & child guidance

      Center child guidance policies were not implement by two staff when one staff person picked up a one year old child by their feet, and another staff person was observed "tapping" a three year old child on their hands.

      DCF 251.07(2)(b) — Policy - Child Guidance

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  4. Sep 9, 2025 Licensing visit · 155 rules checked, 4 not met
    • Staff background & training

      Staff hours were not accurate in the preschool room when a staff person had not signed out.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked

    • Illness & medication

      A medication in the DPS A room did not have a timeframe documented for the authorization.

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

    • Illness & medication

      An inhaler in the DPS A room was not labeled with the child's name.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The Toddler A room did not have directions for the use of diapering lotions, powders or salves posted near the diaper changing table.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  5. Jun 6, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
    • Records & paperwork

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

    DCF visit report

  6. May 30, 2025 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 not met
    • Staff background & training

      Staff B did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      A review of attendance and staff hours from May 21, 2025 show assistant teachers in the preschool room were not supervised by a qualified teacher for the majority of the day.

      DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    • Supervision & ratios

      A review of attendance and staff hours from May 21, 2025 show children in the preschool room were not supervised by a qualified teacher for the majority of the day.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  7. Feb 14, 2025 Licensing visit · 413 rules checked, 4 not met
    • Safety & premises

      Child 5 did not have documentation of consent from the parent for emergency medical care.

      DCF 251.04(6)(a)2. — Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent

    • Illness & medication

      An epi pen in the preschool room did not have a current authorization on file when the authorization and the medication was expired.

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

    • Other

      Intake information for all children in care was not located in the room care was provided.

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

    • Other

      Child 2's update in development was completed after 4 months. Changes in development are required to be updated every three months.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  8. Dec 17, 2024 Licensing visit

    No violations cited on this visit.

    DCF visit report

  9. Oct 18, 2024 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 not met 3 serious
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      On October 9, 2024, supervision was not adequate to ensure safety when a one year old child was left alone on the playground for approximately 4-5 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center. A forfeiture was issued for this violation on May 8, 2024.

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

    • Other Serious

      Tracking was not implemented in the toddler A group on October 9, 2024 when a one year old child was left on the playground alone for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Both staff with the group state they did not follow the center tracking procedure when upon arriving in the classroom they did not complete a face to name check or count the number of children in care. Forfeitures were issued for this violation on May 8, 2024, and August 5, 2024.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Staff to child ratios were not met on October 9, 2024 in the Toddler A room when one staff person was with five children under the age of two from 7:54 a.m. until 8:04 a.m. A forfeiture was issued for this violation on May 20, 2024, and a direct forfeiture was issued September 27, 2024.

      DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

    DCF visit report

  10. Aug 22, 2024 Licensing visit · 112 rules checked, 6 not met 2 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.

    • Food & allergies

      The Center Did Not Ensure The Health And Safety Of A Child In Care When The Child Was Given Food Posted In The Room As Being A Food The Child Had An Intolerance To.

      DCF 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff A And B, Acting In The Role Of A Teacher, Did Not Have Entry-Level Training On File To Be Qualified As A Teacher.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      Staff A And B, Unqualified Assistant Teachers, Were Not Supervised By Lead Teachers On September 21, 2024 When They Were Both Alone In Classrooms In The Morning.

      DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    • Supervision & ratios

      On September 21, 2024, Children In The Infant B And School Age Rooms Were Not Supervised By Qualified Leads For The Majority Of The Day.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Staff To Child Ratios Were Not Met In The Infant B Room On September 21, 2024 When Five Children Under The Age Of Two Were With One Staff Person From 8:27 A.M. To 8:34 A.M.

      DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

    • Other

      Per Staff Statements, Children In The School Age Room Were Required To Take Naps For Two Weeks In August, 2024.

      DCF 251.07(4)(a) — Naps Or Rest Periods Requirement

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  11. Jul 23, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 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.

    • Discipline & child guidance Serious

      On April 26Th, 2024, Staff Used Cruel Frightening Actions When A Verbal Fight Occurred Between Staff In A Room Where Children Under The Age Of Two Were In Care. Staff Shouted And Yelled At Each Other For Approximately Three To Four Minutes And Children Were Observed To Be Crying.

      DCF 251.07(2)(e)5. — Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  12. Jun 26, 2024 Licensing visit · 3 rules checked, 3 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

      A Staff Person Lifted A One Year Old Child To Standing By Lifting Up One Arm By The Child's Wrist. Staff Were Retrained And No Injury To The Child Occurred.

      DCF 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A Did Not Have Documentation Of A Health Exam On File.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B And C Did Not Have A Registry Certificate On File.

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

    DCF visit report

  13. May 15, 2024 Licensing visit · 13 rules checked, 13 not met 3 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.

    • Discipline & child guidance

      The Center Did Not Report To The Department An Incident Involving A Staff Person Using Prohibited Actions Towards A Child In Care.

      DCF 251.04(3)(jm) — Report - Prohibited Actions

    • Illness & medication

      A Parent Was Not Notified When Their Child Received A Head Injury At The Center On May 9, 2024.

      DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication

    • Discipline & child guidance

      The Center Did Not Notify A Parent Of An Incident When The Child Was Subject To Prohibited Child Guidance.

      DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.e. — Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B Did Not Have A File Available For Review.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff A And B Did Not Have Documentation Of A Physical Exam Completed Within 30 Days Of Employment.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B Did Not Have Documentation Of Completion Of Abusive Head Trauma Training On File.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff B Did Not Have Documentation On File Of Training In Child Abuse And Neglect Laws, Identification, And Reporting.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      Assistant Child Care Teachers In The Dps A Room Were Not Supervised By A Qualified Lead On May 9, 2024.

      DCF 251.05(3)(g)1. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Staff B Did Not Have Documentation Of An Orientation On File. Staff A's Orientation Document Was Incomplete.

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

    • Supervision & ratios

      On May 9, 2024, Children In The Dps A Room Were Not Supervised By A Qualified Lead Teacher.

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

    • Other Serious

      On May 9, 2024, Tracking Was Not Accurate In The Dps A Room When An Injured Child Was Taken Out Of The Classroom, And The Child's Movements Were Not Tracked.

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

    • Discipline & child guidance Serious

      On May 9, 2024, A Staff Person Used Prohibited Actions Towards A Child In Care, When The Staff Person Grabbed The Child By One Arm, Swung The Child Forward, And Dropped The Child On The Carpet. The Child Was Observed With Blood On Her Mouth/Nose.

      DCF 251.07(2)(e)1. — Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment

    • Illness & medication

      An Injury To A Child In Care Was Not Documented In The Medical Log Book.

      DCF 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  14. Apr 19, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 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.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Staff To Child Ratios Were Not Met On April 9, 2024 In The Infant A & B Homeroom From 7:44 A.M. Until 8:00 A.M. When Six Children Under The Age Of Two Were With One Staff Person. On 4/15, Ratios Were Not Met In The Am Homeroom From 7:21 A.M. Until 7:35 A.M. When Six Children Under The Age Of Two Were With One Staff Person.

      DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  15. Apr 11, 2024 Licensing visit · 279 rules checked, 4 not met 3 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

      Staff F Did Not Have Documentation On File Of Training In Child Abuse & Neglect Laws, Identification, And Reporting.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      On April 1, 2024, A Three Year Old Child Was Not Supervised To Prevent Harm And Ensure Safety, When The Child Was Left Alone In The Fenced Outdoor Space For Approximately Two Minutes. This Incident Was Self Reported By The Center. A Direct Forfeiture Was Issued For This Violation On November 18, 2022.

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

    • Other Serious

      On April 1, 2024, Tracking Was Not Implemented In The Dps Room When A Final Face To Name Check Was Not Conducted At The Room Gate When Children Entered The Classroom After Being Outdoors. A Three Year Old Child Was Left Alone On The Outdoor Space For Approximately Two Minutes. A Director Forfeiture Was Issued On November 18, 2022, And An Order Was Issued On March 26, 2024.

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

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      A Bus At The Center Was Not Clean When It Had Visible Debris And Garbage On The Floor.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  16. Mar 12, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 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 Serious

      Fingerprints Not Completed For The Following Individuals: A

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

    DCF visit report

  17. Feb 26, 2024 Licensing visit · 7 rules checked, 7 not met 4 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

      A Staff Person Working In An Administrative Role Did Not Have A File Available For Review.

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

    • Staff background & training Serious

      A Staff Person Working In The Center With Access To Children Did Not Have Documentation Of A Completed Background Check Available For Review, Either Paper Or Electronic.

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

    • Staff background & training

      Staff Hours Were Not Accurate On 2/20/24 When Staff Had Not Signed Out Of The Infant B Room, The Combined Todd B And C Room, The Dps Room, The Prek/Sa Combined Room, And The Sa/Prek Pm Combined Room. On 2/21/24, A Staff Person Had Not Signed Out Of The Infant B Room.

      DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked

    • Other Serious

      A Review Of Tracking Showed Tracking Was Not Implemented In Multiple Rooms On 2/20 When Children Being Moved To A Different Room Were Not Signed Out Of The Previous Room, And Children Were Not Signed Out When They Left The Center.

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

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Staff To Child Ratios Were Not Met On 2/20/24 In The Todd B Room When Seven 2 Year Old Children Were With One Staff Person From 8:41 A.M. To 8:54 A.M.

      DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

    • Supervision & ratios

      The Mixed Age Group Ratio Was Exceeded In The Todd A Room On 2/20/24 When The Numerical Weight Of The Group Was 2.08 From 8:28 A.M. To 8:56 A.M., Requiring Two Groups.

      DCF 251.055(2)(c) — Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The Maximum Group Size Allowed For A Mixed Age Group Including Children Under The Age Of Two Was Exceeded On 2/20/24 When The Todd A Room Consisted Of 9 Children, Seven Children Under The Age Of Two.

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

    DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

  18. Feb 20, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 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 Serious

      Fingerprints Not Completed For The Following Individuals: Individual 002

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

    DCF visit report

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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.