Little Friends Of Jesus Child Care Center
1114 12th Ave, Ashland, WI 54806 · Ashland County
Program
- Type
- Group center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- 6 weeks – 12 years, 11 months
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
- Licensee
- John Pruss
- Contact
- Groom, Tressa
- Phone
- 715-682-5185
- YoungStar
- 3 Stars
- Regulated since
- 04/03/1997
- DCF IDs
- Facility 620416 · Provider 0000560770/001
- Official record
- DCF Child Care Finder
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (7), Other (2) |
Inspection visits
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Jun 1, 2026 Licensing visit · 502 rules checked, 5 not met
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Staff background & training
Staff C does not have a registry certificate documenting that she meets the educational qualifications for her position.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate
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Staff background & training
Staff C does not have documentation that she has completed high school or its equivalent on file.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)5. — Staff Record - High School Diploma
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Illness & medication
The medical log books at the center have not been reviewed every 6 months.
DCF 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
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Illness & medication
A cold and cough medication at the center did not have specific times for administration listed on the parent medication authorization.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
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Illness & medication
A medication at the center did not have a current medication administration authorization from the parent.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
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Staff background & training
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Oct 7, 2025 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met
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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
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 4, 2025 Licensing visit · 469 rules checked, 8 not met 3 serious
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Records & paperwork
Child 2 as identified on the child record checklist, did not have an updated health report on file.
DCF 251.04(6)(a)8.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
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Staff background & training Serious
Staff A did not have a background check on file and was working at the center while children were present.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check
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Staff background & training
Staff B and staff C did not have current CPR certificates on file.
DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
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Safety & premises Serious
Per observation, in the toddler room there was sunscreen accessible to children.
DCF 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
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Illness & medication
Child 1 as identified on the staff/child ID key, did not have a current authorization on file for Benadryl. Child 3 did not have a current authorization for Children's Ibuprofen.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
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Illness & medication
Child 2 as identified on the staff/child ID key, did not have an epi pen in the original box labeled with the child's name.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
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Illness & medication Serious
Child 1 as identified on the staff/child ID key, had expired medication. Child 2 had an expired epi pen, Benadryl and Claritin. Child 4 had expired hydrocortisone cream.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)5. — Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized
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Illness & medication
There was a bag of unlabeled and unauthorized medications which include children's Zyrtec, children's Tylenol, children's Motrin and children's Benadryl.
DCF 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 8, 2024 Licensing visit · 547 rules checked, 11 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.
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Other
Monitoring Results From The Visit On 9-12-2023 Were Not Posted And Visible To Parents.
DCF 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted
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Staff background & training
Staff G Did Not Have A Staff Health Report On File.
DCF 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
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Staff background & training
Staff G Did Not Have Documentation On File Of Completing Abusive Head Trauma Training.
DCF 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
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Staff background & training
Staff H Did Not Have Documentation On File Showing Cpr Training Was Completed.
DCF 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
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Staff background & training
Staff D, F, G And H Did Not Have Documentation On File Showing Child Abuse And Neglect Training Was Completed.
DCF 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
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Staff background & training
Staff F Does Not Have Educational Qualifications On File Showing She Is Assistant Teacher Qualified.
DCF 251.05(3)(g)2. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
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Staff background & training Serious
Staff H Did Not Have Documentation On File Showing That Staff Orientation Was Completed.
DCF 251.05(4)(a) — Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
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Staff background & training
Staff E Did Not Have Documentation That 15 Hours Of Continuing Education Was Completed In 2023.
DCF 251.05(4)(c)9. — Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period
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Safety & premises
There Was No Written Documentation That Tornado Drills Were Completed In May, June And July 2024.
DCF 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
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Food & allergies
Not All Refrigerators In The Center Have Thermometers Inside Of Them.
DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
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Other
Intake Under 2 Forms Are Not Being Updated Every 3 Months.
DCF 251.09(1)(am) — Infant & Toddler - Intake Information
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Other
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- DCF Records Custodian · DCFRecordsRequest@wisconsin.gov · fax (608) 422-7161 · 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
- Copy
- DCF Northern Regional Licensing Office · DCFPlicBRLNRO@wisconsin.gov · 715-361-7700
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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.