Little Scholars Beginnings LLC

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 9
• Illness & medication 14
• Supervision & ratios 1
• Discipline & child guidance 4
• Safety & premises 10
• Food & allergies 5
• Staff background & training 7
• Records & paperwork 2
• Other 1

Year by year

Enforcement actions

• Feb 16, 2026 — Warning Letter

  251.055(2)(d) (Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size ) on 1/30/2026 : Per record review and staff interview, there were 10 children in the Infant #2 Room with 9 of those children being under the age of 18 months, exceeding the maximum group size of 8 children. 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers ) on 1/30/2026 : There was not a thermometer in the freezer of the infant classroom. 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (Medication Administration - Parent Authorization ) on 1/30/2026 : The parent authorization for one medication in the Purple Classroom exceeded the recommended length of time to administer on the label. One medication in the Infant Classroom required a doctor consultation prior to use with a child under the age of 24 months and a doctor was not consulted. One parent authorization in the Infant Classroom did not contain specific intervals and length of authorization. 251.07(6)(f)5. (Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized ) on 1/30/2026 : One medication in the Purple Classroom was not administered per the parent authorization. 251.08(4)(b) (Driver Orientation - Requirement ) on 1/30/2026 : Staff B and C did not have current record of driver orientation on file. 251.08(5)(b) (Vehicle Inspection Report ) on 1/30/2026 : The annual vehicle inspection reports were not on file.

• May 9, 2024 — Warning Letter

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. Mar 6, 2026 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
   • Records & paperwork

     At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department all requested continuation materials and fees.

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

   DCF visit report

2. Jan 30, 2026 Licensing visit · 333 rules checked, 11 not met 4 serious
   • Staff background & training

     Staff A did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file.

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

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Per record review and staff interview, there were 10 children in the Infant #2 Room with 9 of those children being under the age of 18 months, exceeding the maximum group size of 8 children.

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

   • Food & allergies

     There was not a thermometer in the freezer of the infant classroom.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

   • Illness & medication

     Medical log books were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure all possible preventable measures are taken.

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

   • Illness & medication

     The parent authorization for one medication in the Purple Classroom exceeded the recommended length of time to administer on the label. One medication in the Infant Classroom required a doctor consultation prior to use with a child under the age of 24 months and a doctor was not consulted. One parent authorization in the Infant Classroom did not contain specific intervals and length of authorization.

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

   • Illness & medication

     One medication in the Purple Classroom was not labeled with the child's name.

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

   • Illness & medication Serious

     One medication in the Purple Classroom was not administered per the parent authorization.

     DCF 251.07(6)(f)5. — Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized

   • Illness & medication

     The parent authorization for one medication in the Purple Classroom was expired. One medication in the Purple Classroom was expired.

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

   • Staff background & training Serious

     Staff B and C did not have current record of driver orientation on file.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The annual vehicle inspection reports were not on file.

     DCF 251.08(5)(b) — Vehicle Inspection Report

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Per observation and staff interview, staff in the infant classroom are not using the disinfectant per the product label.

     DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

3. Jun 18, 2025 Licensing visit · 467 rules checked, 14 not met 5 serious
   • Safety & premises

     Child 1 did not have complete child enrollment information on file. Child 8 did not have an emergency contact on file.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information

   • Illness & medication

     Child 8 was missing the second page of the health history form.

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

   • Illness & medication

     Child 7 did not have record of immunizations or waiver on file.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The shared bathroom between the Orange and Grape Classrooms smelled of urine and dried urine covering the toilet seat.

     DCF 251.06(10)(dm)1. — Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The energy-absorbing surface under the outdoor play equipment was less than nine inches deep in the fall zone.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Deteriorating and/or flaking paint was in areas accessible to children in the Grape, Orange, Blueberry, Cherry, and Olive Classrooms.

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Safety & premises

     An exit door in the large motor area was blocked by a wooden playhouse.

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

   • Food & allergies

     There was not a thermometer in the refrigerator of the Infant Classroom.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

   • Illness & medication

     Per staff interview and review of records in the Infant Classroom, the correct dosage of medication was not documented in the medical log for one child on 06/05/25 and 06/06/25. One child was given medication on 06/11/25 and it was not documented in the medical log book.

     DCF 251.07(6)(dm)3.c — Medical Log - Medication Administration

   • Illness & medication

     One medication in the Infant Classroom did not contain the parent authorization to administer. One medication in the Blueberry Classroom contained a blanket authorization.

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

   • Staff background & training Serious

     The annual driver orientation was not on file for Staff A and B.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The annual driver record was not on file for Staff A and B.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The annual vehicle inspection was not on file.

     DCF 251.08(5)(b) — Vehicle Inspection Report

   • Food & allergies

     A bottle in the Infant Classroom was not dated and labeled in the refrigerator.

     DCF 251.09(3)(a)2. — Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Nov 7, 2024 Licensing visit · 315 rules checked, 9 not met 2 serious
   • Records & paperwork

     A Warning Letter of Noncompliance was issued on 05/09/24. The notice was not posted next to the license.

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

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The energy-absorbing surface in the fall zones and under the climbing equipment, swings, and slides was less than the required 9 inches. Many areas measured between 4 and 5 inches of energy-absorbing surface.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

     In the shared bathroom between the Olive and Blueberry Classrooms were a bottle of lotion and a bottle of baby powder labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children". Both bottles were in reach of children.

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

   • Safety & premises

     Record of emergency drills were not documented for April, May, June, July, August, September, and October of 2024.

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

   • Food & allergies

     The Infant Classroom did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

   • Illness & medication

     Multiple lines were skipped in the medical log book in the Blueberry Classroom.

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

   • Illness & medication

     Several medications in the Infant Classroom did not contain specific dates and times to administer and contained a blanket authorization to use as needed.

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

   • Illness & medication

     One medication in the Cherry Classroom was not in the original container and labeled with the child's name and dosage directions for administration.

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

   • Illness & medication

     Several medication in the Infant Classroom did not have a current parent authorization on file.

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

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

5. Aug 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 003

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

   DCF visit report

6. Apr 12, 2024 Licensing visit · 8 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.

   • Discipline & child guidance

     Prohibited Actions By An Employee To A Child In Care Were Not Reported Within 24 Hours After The Incident.

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

   • Discipline & child guidance

     Per Observation, One Child Was Removed From The Blueberry Classroom And Placed In The Office When They Became Upset Over A Toy.

     DCF 251.07(2)(c)5. — Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom

   • Discipline & child guidance Serious

     A Staff In The Cherry Classroom #1 Tightly Held A Child's Hand Causing Discomfort To The Child.

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

   • Discipline & child guidance Serious

     Per Interview, One Staff In The Cherry Classroom#1 Used A Raised And Stern Voice To Yell At Children When They Wouldn't Listen.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Children In The Cherry Classroom #1 Did Not Wash Their Hands When Coming In From Playing Outside.

     DCF 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Staff In The Cherry Classroom #1 Did Not Wash Their Hands When Coming In From Playing Outside. One Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands After Wiping A Child's Nose.

     DCF 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

7. Apr 1, 2024 Licensing visit · 420 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.

   • Staff background & training

     Staff F, H, L, M, Q, S, T, U, V, W, And X Did Not Have Record Of Completing The Continuing Education Requirements For 2023.

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

   • Staff background & training

     Staff I, K, And X Did Not Complete The Biennial Child Abuse And Neglect Training.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Toilet Paper Was Not Placed On The Toilet Paper Holder And Accessible To Children In The Cherry Bathroom And The Orange And Purple Shared Bathroom.

     DCF 251.06(10)(f) — Bathroom Supplies

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     In The Blueberry Classroom The Wall Covering Behind The Garbage Container Was Covered In Caked On Food. The Cabinets Were Visibly Dirty. In The Cherry Classroom The Walls Were Covered In Food And Were Visibly Dirty.

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

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The Blueberry Classroom Contained A Garbage Container With Discarded Food And No Lid.

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

   • Food & allergies

     The Infant Classroom Did Not Have A Thermometer In The Refrigerator And Freezer.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

   • Safety & premises

     In The Cherry Classroom The Toddler Table Was Not Being Used Per Manufacturer's Recommendation. All Eight Chairs Had Missing Chair Straps And Were Still Being Used.

     DCF 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use

   • Illness & medication

     Medical Log Books In The Grape, Blueberry, And Olive Classrooms Were Not Reviewed Within The Last 6 Months To Ensure Preventable Measures Are Being Taken.

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

   • Other

     An Adult-Sized Chair Was Not Provided For Child Care Workers In The Infant 2 Classroom.

     DCF 251.09(2)(k) — Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Per Interview And Observation, The Disinfecting Product Was Not Being Used As Instructed On The Label.

     DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

8. 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 001

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

   DCF visit report