Learning Through Technology
7633 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee WI 53218-2601
Contact Information
Mary Wilson
Provider #
1000586221
Location #
001
Facility #
1016000
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Jason Balaban
Ages Served
6 weeks - 14 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
222
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
5:00AM - 8:00PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

Current Rating
This program actively works with a YoungStar Quality Coach.
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Unique Program Services
This program provides Infant Child Care.

Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of enforcement actions/stipulations/warning letters *, monitoring  and  violations.

Enforcement Actions/Stipulations/Warning Letters *  in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Type Appeal Decision Violations **
Licensing 12/6/2023 Orders Letter No
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 11/20/2023  : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003  
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 12/6/2023  : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual A, B, C  
Licensing 6/1/2023 Warning Letter No
251.055(2)(b)  (Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum)  on 5/16/2023  : Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met when Staff A was observed alone caring for a group of 26 children ages 5 years and older. Two staff are required to care for this number of children. In addition, Staff A reports she sometimes cares for up to 21 children over the age of 5 by herself. A second staff member would also be required for this number of children.  
Licensing 7/13/2022 Orders Letter No
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 6/28/2022  : FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's  
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 7/13/2022  : FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's  
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/6/2023
Type Orders Letter
Appeal No
Decision
Violations
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 11/20/2023  : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003  
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 12/6/2023  : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual A, B, C  
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/1/2023
Type Warning Letter
Appeal No
Decision
Violations
251.055(2)(b)  (Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum)  on 5/16/2023  : Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met when Staff A was observed alone caring for a group of 26 children ages 5 years and older. Two staff are required to care for this number of children. In addition, Staff A reports she sometimes cares for up to 21 children over the age of 5 by herself. A second staff member would also be required for this number of children.  
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 7/13/2022
Type Orders Letter
Appeal No
Decision
Violations
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 6/28/2022  : FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's  
251.05(2)(a)2.  (Staff Record - Completed Background Check)  on 7/13/2022  : FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's  

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 12/6/2023 See Violations below
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Licensing 11/20/2023 See Violations below
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Licensing 3/30/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 2/20/2023 See Violations below
Licensing 10/13/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 7/13/2022 See Violations below
Licensing 6/28/2022 See Violations below
Licensing 4/12/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/6/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/5/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 11/20/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/16/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 3/30/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 2/20/2023
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/13/2022
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 7/13/2022
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 6/28/2022
Details See Violations below
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 4/12/2022
Details See Violations below
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Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
12/6/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual A, B, C
12/5/2023 251.04(6)(a)8.a. Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 Child #1, a child under the age of 2, does not have a follow-up health report on file that was completed 6 months after the initial. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was completed on 4/28/23.
12/5/2023 251.05(2)(a) Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability There is no file available for review during the monitoring visit for Driver B.
12/5/2023 251.05(3)(cm) Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training Driver A does not have documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required biennial child abuse and neglect training.
12/5/2023 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces Areas under climbing equipment, swings, and slides in the outdoor play space do not contain the required 9 inch depth of an energy-absorbing surface.
12/5/2023 251.06(11)(bm)3. Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition The Rainbow Play System play structures in the outdoor play space are not in good operating condition. The shade tarps over the roof are torn with large gaping holes, areas of rotted wood are observed including at the base, the steps and the climbing wall. The plastic slide is also cracked.
12/5/2023 251.06(2)(a) Potential Source Of Harm On Premises Children in classrooms are napping on cots in complete darkness posing a hazard as it is not possible to see the children or to safely attempt to navigate moving inside the classrooms. Swings from the Rainbow Play System structure in the outdoor play space are placed several feet off the ground posing a hazard when attempting to mount and dismount the swings.
12/5/2023 251.06(2)(i) Deteriorating Paint Areas of flaking paint are observed along the bottom of the wall in the outdoor play space.
12/5/2023 251.07(6)(i)1. Washing Child's Hands & Face A child's hands were not washed after the child's diaper was changed in the infant classroom.
12/5/2023 251.07(6)(i)2. Adult Handwashing A teacher failed to wash her hands after performing a diaper change. Immediately following the diaper change the teacher put a pacifier in another child's mouth and then fed a bottle to the child whose diaper she had changed.
12/5/2023 251.08(4)(b) Driver Orientation - Requirement Driver A does not have documentation of the required driver orientation on file.
12/5/2023 251.08(4)(c)1. Driver Record - Obtain & Review The most recent driving record on file for Driver A expired on 6/25/22. There is no driving record available for review during the monitoring visit for Driver B. NOTE: Driving records for Driver A and B were subsequently completed on 12/6/23 and submitted to the department.
12/5/2023 251.09(2)(bm) Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position Three children in the infant room are observed sleeping in bouncy seats/swings rather than on their back in a crib as required.
12/5/2023 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection The changing mat in the infant classroom is torn diaper preventing proper cleaning and disinfection. In addition, after a diaper change the teacher sprays a soap water solution and a bleach water solution at the same time to clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface. The solutions are required to be applied and wiped in two separate steps.
11/20/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003
5/16/2023 251.04(3)(L) Report - Construction Or Remodeling The licensee failed to report to the department, any construction or remodeling on the premises that has the potential to affect an area accessible to children or a condition of the license. Notification shall be provided in writing before the construction or remodeling begins. Remodeling of a school-age classroom (Xbox) is observed taking place during the visit with multiple contractors present and actively working including floor replacement. The department was not notified of this as required.
5/16/2023 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination A physical examination report that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired is not on file for Staff A and Staff B. Staff A has been employed since 6/27/22; Staff B since 10/3/22.
5/16/2023 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff A, who has worked as a child care teacher since 6/27/22, does not have a certificate on file from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that she has met the educational qualifications for her position of child care teacher, a position she has held for at least 6 months.
5/16/2023 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff B, who has been employed as an assistant teacher since 10/3/22, does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR with AED from an agency approved by the department within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care.
5/16/2023 251.05(3)(cm) Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training Staff B, who has been employed since 10/3/22, has not completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning to work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter.
5/16/2023 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications Staff B, who is being used to meet the staff-to-child ratio in the Playstation classroom during the visit, has been employed as an assistant child care teacher since 10/3/22 however she has not completed the entry-level training requirements for the position within 6 months after assuming the position.
5/16/2023 251.055(1)(a) Supervision Of Children A child younger than 8 years old is not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the child to guide their behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when the child is observed walking alone through the center with no adult supervision.
5/16/2023 251.055(2)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met when Staff A was observed alone caring for a group of 26 children ages 5 years and older. Two staff are required to care for this number of children. In addition, Staff A reports she sometimes cares for up to 21 children over the age of 5 by herself. A second staff member would also be required for this number of children.
5/16/2023 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair Drywall is observed to be cracked and peeling in the Playstation classroom.
5/16/2023 251.06(2)(n) Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule Garbage from dinner service including used plates and food waste is observed being discarded in a plastic bag that has been placed on the classroom floor. Garbage containers in the building shall be rigid, covered, and watertight.
5/16/2023 251.06(9)(a)1. Kitchen - Required Equipment & Utensils During observation of dinner service in the Playstation classroom not all children are provided utensils to eat their dinner which included green beans.
5/16/2023 251.07(1)(d) Daily Routines Routines such as toileting and eating and intervals between activities are not planned to avoid keeping children in lines or assembled in large groups when children in the Playstation classroom wait in line to wash their hands beginning at 4:30 PM and then immediately wait at tables for dinner to be plated and served with some children waiting nearly an hour before they are then served dinner.
5/16/2023 251.07(2)(b) Policy - Child Guidance Positive guidance and re-direction was not used in accordance with center policy when Staff A, who is supervising a group of school-age children (ages 6-12) can be heard throughout the visit speaking to children in extremely loud, harsh tones including the following statements "No you don't...I said no.. I'm gonna be different-very different! More eating-less talking. Be quiet! Calm down! Bubbles in your mouth! For the umpteenth time!" Staff A also appears to become frustrated while plating dinner stating "You are going to have to wait because you know I'm doing this myself!"
5/16/2023 251.07(3)(a)2. Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition Equipment in the Playstation classroom is not in good operating condition including broken foosball and air hockey tables, and a non-operational basketball hoop game. In addition to being broken the air hockey table is also missing the pucks and is non-operational. Shelving units within the classroom are visibly broken.
5/16/2023 251.07(3)(b)2. Equipment - Quantity For Indoors There is an insufficient amount of indoor play equipment to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment when 29 school-age children are observed in the Playstation classroom.
5/16/2023 251.07(5)(b)1. Mealtime - Staff With Children Staff failed to sit at the table with the children during mealtime (dinner) in the Playstation classroom.
5/16/2023 251.07(5)(b)2. Mealtime - Socialization During dinner service in the Playstation classroom (School-Age) there was no time allowed for socialization during the meal. Children who spoke during dinner service were instructed to stop talking.
5/16/2023 251.07(5)(b)5. Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized Dinner service was observed in the Playstation classroom. Tables were not washed and sanitized prior to dinner being served.
3/30/2023 251.05(2)(a)6. Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio are not always complete. A departure time was not recorded for Staff B, who cared for children in the You Tube classroom on 3/15/23. In addition, there is no documentation on file demonstrating who cared for children in the You Tube classroom on 3/15/23 from 2:05-5:55 PM.
2/20/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
10/13/2022 251.04(3)(c) Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director Staff H reported that she assumed the administrator position effective July 1, 2022. The licensee failed to report this change to the department within 30 days after the change as required. The department became aware of the change during the 10/13/22 visit.
10/13/2022 251.05(2)(a)1. Staff Record - Personal Information Staff record information on file for Staff G is incomplete.
10/13/2022 251.05(2)(a)6. Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked The classrooms in which staff work when meeting staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate. Clipboards for multiple rooms are maintained in one classroom in the mornings & staff sign into specific classrooms when they actually worked in a different classroom or none at all. Departure times were not recorded for multiple staff per a review of Oct. staff hours in the binders. Staff H is signed on on multiple clipboards as meeting staff-to-child ratio however Staff H and Staff F report Staff H doesn't actually work in the classrooms.
10/13/2022 251.055(1)(f) Child Tracking Procedure Binders containing children's names and D.O.B.'s is used to track the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care however the binders present in a classroom list 16 children as being present in the classroom despite only 12 children being present. A toddler was was moved from this classroom to the toddler classroom was not recorded in the tracking binder in the toddler classroom until Licensor Slatten asked about the tracking.
10/13/2022 251.055(2)(c) Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio Upon being interviewed due to allegations contained in a complaint, a child care teacher reported to Licensor Slatten that staff-to-child ratio is not always met as she had recently been alone in her classroom caring for at least 20 children of varying ages.
10/13/2022 251.055(2)(d) Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size Maximum group size is exceeded when 1 child under the age of 2 is observed being cared for with a mixed-age group of 12 children. Later, 2 children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for with a group of 15 children.
10/13/2022 251.06(2)(a) Potential Source Of Harm On Premises Two plastic grocery bags are accessible to children when they are observed hanging from a hook in a toddler classroom. Two 1 years old toddlers are observed playing with the bags.
10/13/2022 251.06(4)(j) Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance, Drills, Testing There is no documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required monthly smoke detector testing for the months of June-September 2022.
10/13/2022 251.06(3)(b)4. Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills There is no documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required monthly tornado drills for the months of August and September 2022.
10/13/2022 251.07(1)(c) Television As Part Of Program At 8:20 AM a group of children ranging in age from 1-13 years is observed seated on the floor in a classroom watching the movie "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs." A child who gets up from the floor is told to sit down and watch the movie. Television may only be used to supplement the daily plan for children. No child may be required to watch television.
10/13/2022 251.07(3)(a)1. Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size Two toddlers are observed being cared for in a classroom without indoor equipment that is developmentally appropriate for their level and size.
10/13/2022 251.07(5)(a)6. Menus - Changes Changes to the menu were not made when pineapple was observed being served as a component of breakfast and the menu states peaches were served.
10/13/2022 251.09(1)(b) Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information Infant/Toddler Intake information is not always kept in the classrooms where children under 2 are cared for.
10/13/2022 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection Two diaper changes were observed. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned with a soap/water solution prior to it being disinfected.
10/13/2022 251.09(4)(a)5. Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal The teacher in the toddler classroom failed to use the foot activation mechanism on the garbage can when observed disposing of a soiled diaper instead lifting up the lid with her hand to dispose of a soiled diaper.
10/13/2022 251.09(4)(b) Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area Two children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for in a classroom that does not have a sink.
7/13/2022 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
6/28/2022 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
4/12/2022 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect The most recent child abuse/neglect training on file for Staff B and Staff D is expired.
4/12/2022 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion on file for Infant/Child CPR with AED. The most recent CPR training on file for Staff A expired in 2021 and did not include infant CPR as required.
4/12/2022 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces There is not an energy-absorbing surface in a depth of at least 9 inches under climbing equipment that is 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond the equipment.
4/12/2022 251.06(11)(bm)3. Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition The play equipment is not in good operating condition. The tire swing is not in good repair; the wooden support beams and stairs on the climbing equipment are crumbling and in disrepair, the cloth awning on the play equipment has a large tear. The rung on a piece of metal climbing equipment is detached posing a large gap.
4/12/2022 251.06(2)(a) Potential Source Of Harm On Premises Cribs in one of the infant rooms have infants sleeping in them with the mattress level set too high posing a fall risk when 2 infants (ages 7 and 10 months) are observed sleeping in the cribs. A running fan is placed on a table with the cord accessible to children in the Samsung Room.
4/12/2022 251.06(2)(d) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children A dishpan containing a commercial grade disinfectant solution mixed with water is perched on the edge of the countertop in an infant classroom. The disinfectant solution states the disinfectant could cause irreversible eye damage and skin burns and states it is harmful if swallowed and could be absorbed through the skin. It also states "danger-keep out of reach of children." Infant toys are soaking in it. The pan containing the solution is not labelled with its contents as required. The pan could be inadvertently knocked off the countertop by staff.
4/12/2022 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean A significant amount of litter including food wrappers, disposable plate, mask, etc. is observed in the outdoor play space. Multiple pieces of discarded outdoor play equipment (teeter totter, metal bars, play water table filled with dirty water, etc.) that is reported to be broken and awaiting placement in the garbage is observed outside on the premises.
4/12/2022 251.06(9)(d)2.a. Food Storage - Dry Food Previously opened sleeves of Ritz crackers in the Samsung classroom and various previously opened dry goods in the kitchen are not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers.
4/12/2022 251.07(3)(g) Tables & Seating - Height & Size Tables/seating are not scaled to the developmental level of the children in the 2 year old classroom and the infant classroom. The table and chairs in the 2 year old classroom are too small and low to the ground to seat this age group. Infants in the infant room are fed in travel/space saver seats intended to be secured to a full sized chair during feeding. The travel/space saver seats are placed on the ground while infant's are fed requiring the infant's legs to stick straight out while seated.
4/12/2022 251.07(6)(dm)4. Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records There is no documentation in the center medical log book demonstrating that the required 6 month review has taken place.
4/12/2022 251.09(4)(b) Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area Children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for in a classroom without a sink.

Date 12/6/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual A, B, C
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Description
Child #1, a child under the age of 2, does not have a follow-up health report on file that was completed 6 months after the initial. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was completed on 4/28/23.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)
Rule Summary Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability
Description
There is no file available for review during the monitoring visit for Driver B.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(cm)
Rule Summary Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Description
Driver A does not have documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required biennial child abuse and neglect training.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.06(11)(b)5.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description
Areas under climbing equipment, swings, and slides in the outdoor play space do not contain the required 9 inch depth of an energy-absorbing surface.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.06(11)(bm)3.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition
Description
The Rainbow Play System play structures in the outdoor play space are not in good operating condition. The shade tarps over the roof are torn with large gaping holes, areas of rotted wood are observed including at the base, the steps and the climbing wall. The plastic slide is also cracked.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(a)
Rule Summary Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Description
Children in classrooms are napping on cots in complete darkness posing a hazard as it is not possible to see the children or to safely attempt to navigate moving inside the classrooms. Swings from the Rainbow Play System structure in the outdoor play space are placed several feet off the ground posing a hazard when attempting to mount and dismount the swings.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(i)
Rule Summary Deteriorating Paint
Description
Areas of flaking paint are observed along the bottom of the wall in the outdoor play space.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(i)1.
Rule Summary Washing Child's Hands & Face
Description
A child's hands were not washed after the child's diaper was changed in the infant classroom.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(i)2.
Rule Summary Adult Handwashing
Description
A teacher failed to wash her hands after performing a diaper change. Immediately following the diaper change the teacher put a pacifier in another child's mouth and then fed a bottle to the child whose diaper she had changed.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.08(4)(b)
Rule Summary Driver Orientation - Requirement
Description
Driver A does not have documentation of the required driver orientation on file.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.08(4)(c)1.
Rule Summary Driver Record - Obtain & Review
Description
The most recent driving record on file for Driver A expired on 6/25/22. There is no driving record available for review during the monitoring visit for Driver B. NOTE: Driving records for Driver A and B were subsequently completed on 12/6/23 and submitted to the department.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.09(2)(bm)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
Description
Three children in the infant room are observed sleeping in bouncy seats/swings rather than on their back in a crib as required.
Date 12/5/2023
Rule Number 251.09(4)(a)3.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description
The changing mat in the infant classroom is torn diaper preventing proper cleaning and disinfection. In addition, after a diaper change the teacher sprays a soap water solution and a bleach water solution at the same time to clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface. The solutions are required to be applied and wiped in two separate steps.
Date 11/20/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.04(3)(L)
Rule Summary Report - Construction Or Remodeling
Description
The licensee failed to report to the department, any construction or remodeling on the premises that has the potential to affect an area accessible to children or a condition of the license. Notification shall be provided in writing before the construction or remodeling begins. Remodeling of a school-age classroom (Xbox) is observed taking place during the visit with multiple contractors present and actively working including floor replacement. The department was not notified of this as required.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
A physical examination report that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired is not on file for Staff A and Staff B. Staff A has been employed since 6/27/22; Staff B since 10/3/22.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff A, who has worked as a child care teacher since 6/27/22, does not have a certificate on file from the Wisconsin Registry documenting that she has met the educational qualifications for her position of child care teacher, a position she has held for at least 6 months.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff B, who has been employed as an assistant teacher since 10/3/22, does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR with AED from an agency approved by the department within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(cm)
Rule Summary Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Description
Staff B, who has been employed since 10/3/22, has not completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning to work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(g)2.
Rule Summary Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description
Staff B, who is being used to meet the staff-to-child ratio in the Playstation classroom during the visit, has been employed as an assistant child care teacher since 10/3/22 however she has not completed the entry-level training requirements for the position within 6 months after assuming the position.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.055(1)(a)
Rule Summary Supervision Of Children
Description
A child younger than 8 years old is not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the child to guide their behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when the child is observed walking alone through the center with no adult supervision.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.055(2)(b)
Rule Summary Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description
Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met when Staff A was observed alone caring for a group of 26 children ages 5 years and older. Two staff are required to care for this number of children. In addition, Staff A reports she sometimes cares for up to 21 children over the age of 5 by herself. A second staff member would also be required for this number of children.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(gm)
Rule Summary Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
Description
Drywall is observed to be cracked and peeling in the Playstation classroom.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(n)
Rule Summary Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
Description
Garbage from dinner service including used plates and food waste is observed being discarded in a plastic bag that has been placed on the classroom floor. Garbage containers in the building shall be rigid, covered, and watertight.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.06(9)(a)1.
Rule Summary Kitchen - Required Equipment & Utensils
Description
During observation of dinner service in the Playstation classroom not all children are provided utensils to eat their dinner which included green beans.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(1)(d)
Rule Summary Daily Routines
Description
Routines such as toileting and eating and intervals between activities are not planned to avoid keeping children in lines or assembled in large groups when children in the Playstation classroom wait in line to wash their hands beginning at 4:30 PM and then immediately wait at tables for dinner to be plated and served with some children waiting nearly an hour before they are then served dinner.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(2)(b)
Rule Summary Policy - Child Guidance
Description
Positive guidance and re-direction was not used in accordance with center policy when Staff A, who is supervising a group of school-age children (ages 6-12) can be heard throughout the visit speaking to children in extremely loud, harsh tones including the following statements "No you don't...I said no.. I'm gonna be different-very different! More eating-less talking. Be quiet! Calm down! Bubbles in your mouth! For the umpteenth time!" Staff A also appears to become frustrated while plating dinner stating "You are going to have to wait because you know I'm doing this myself!"
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(3)(a)2.
Rule Summary Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition
Description
Equipment in the Playstation classroom is not in good operating condition including broken foosball and air hockey tables, and a non-operational basketball hoop game. In addition to being broken the air hockey table is also missing the pucks and is non-operational. Shelving units within the classroom are visibly broken.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(3)(b)2.
Rule Summary Equipment - Quantity For Indoors
Description
There is an insufficient amount of indoor play equipment to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment when 29 school-age children are observed in the Playstation classroom.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(5)(b)1.
Rule Summary Mealtime - Staff With Children
Description
Staff failed to sit at the table with the children during mealtime (dinner) in the Playstation classroom.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(5)(b)2.
Rule Summary Mealtime - Socialization
Description
During dinner service in the Playstation classroom (School-Age) there was no time allowed for socialization during the meal. Children who spoke during dinner service were instructed to stop talking.
Date 5/16/2023
Rule Number 251.07(5)(b)5.
Rule Summary Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized
Description
Dinner service was observed in the Playstation classroom. Tables were not washed and sanitized prior to dinner being served.
Date 3/30/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)6.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Description
Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio are not always complete. A departure time was not recorded for Staff B, who cared for children in the You Tube classroom on 3/15/23. In addition, there is no documentation on file demonstrating who cared for children in the You Tube classroom on 3/15/23 from 2:05-5:55 PM.
Date 2/20/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.04(3)(c)
Rule Summary Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director
Description
Staff H reported that she assumed the administrator position effective July 1, 2022. The licensee failed to report this change to the department within 30 days after the change as required. The department became aware of the change during the 10/13/22 visit.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)1.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Personal Information
Description
Staff record information on file for Staff G is incomplete.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)6.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Description
The classrooms in which staff work when meeting staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate. Clipboards for multiple rooms are maintained in one classroom in the mornings & staff sign into specific classrooms when they actually worked in a different classroom or none at all. Departure times were not recorded for multiple staff per a review of Oct. staff hours in the binders. Staff H is signed on on multiple clipboards as meeting staff-to-child ratio however Staff H and Staff F report Staff H doesn't actually work in the classrooms.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.055(1)(f)
Rule Summary Child Tracking Procedure
Description
Binders containing children's names and D.O.B.'s is used to track the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care however the binders present in a classroom list 16 children as being present in the classroom despite only 12 children being present. A toddler was was moved from this classroom to the toddler classroom was not recorded in the tracking binder in the toddler classroom until Licensor Slatten asked about the tracking.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.055(2)(c)
Rule Summary Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
Description
Upon being interviewed due to allegations contained in a complaint, a child care teacher reported to Licensor Slatten that staff-to-child ratio is not always met as she had recently been alone in her classroom caring for at least 20 children of varying ages.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.055(2)(d)
Rule Summary Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
Description
Maximum group size is exceeded when 1 child under the age of 2 is observed being cared for with a mixed-age group of 12 children. Later, 2 children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for with a group of 15 children.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.06(2)(a)
Rule Summary Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Description
Two plastic grocery bags are accessible to children when they are observed hanging from a hook in a toddler classroom. Two 1 years old toddlers are observed playing with the bags.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.06(4)(j)
Rule Summary Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance, Drills, Testing
Description
There is no documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required monthly smoke detector testing for the months of June-September 2022.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.06(3)(b)4.
Rule Summary Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
Description
There is no documentation on file demonstrating completion of the required monthly tornado drills for the months of August and September 2022.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.07(1)(c)
Rule Summary Television As Part Of Program
Description
At 8:20 AM a group of children ranging in age from 1-13 years is observed seated on the floor in a classroom watching the movie "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs." A child who gets up from the floor is told to sit down and watch the movie. Television may only be used to supplement the daily plan for children. No child may be required to watch television.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.07(3)(a)1.
Rule Summary Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size
Description
Two toddlers are observed being cared for in a classroom without indoor equipment that is developmentally appropriate for their level and size.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.07(5)(a)6.
Rule Summary Menus - Changes
Description
Changes to the menu were not made when pineapple was observed being served as a component of breakfast and the menu states peaches were served.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.09(1)(b)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
Description
Infant/Toddler Intake information is not always kept in the classrooms where children under 2 are cared for.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.09(4)(a)3.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description
Two diaper changes were observed. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned with a soap/water solution prior to it being disinfected.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.09(4)(a)5.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal
Description
The teacher in the toddler classroom failed to use the foot activation mechanism on the garbage can when observed disposing of a soiled diaper instead lifting up the lid with her hand to dispose of a soiled diaper.
Date 10/13/2022
Rule Number 251.09(4)(b)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
Description
Two children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for in a classroom that does not have a sink.
Date 7/13/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
Date 6/28/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.04(8)(b)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
The most recent child abuse/neglect training on file for Staff B and Staff D is expired.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion on file for Infant/Child CPR with AED. The most recent CPR training on file for Staff A expired in 2021 and did not include infant CPR as required.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(11)(b)5.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description
There is not an energy-absorbing surface in a depth of at least 9 inches under climbing equipment that is 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond the equipment.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(11)(bm)3.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition
Description
The play equipment is not in good operating condition. The tire swing is not in good repair; the wooden support beams and stairs on the climbing equipment are crumbling and in disrepair, the cloth awning on the play equipment has a large tear. The rung on a piece of metal climbing equipment is detached posing a large gap.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(2)(a)
Rule Summary Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Description
Cribs in one of the infant rooms have infants sleeping in them with the mattress level set too high posing a fall risk when 2 infants (ages 7 and 10 months) are observed sleeping in the cribs. A running fan is placed on a table with the cord accessible to children in the Samsung Room.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(2)(d)
Rule Summary Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description
A dishpan containing a commercial grade disinfectant solution mixed with water is perched on the edge of the countertop in an infant classroom. The disinfectant solution states the disinfectant could cause irreversible eye damage and skin burns and states it is harmful if swallowed and could be absorbed through the skin. It also states "danger-keep out of reach of children." Infant toys are soaking in it. The pan containing the solution is not labelled with its contents as required. The pan could be inadvertently knocked off the countertop by staff.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(2)(gm)
Rule Summary Premises - Well Drained, Clean
Description
A significant amount of litter including food wrappers, disposable plate, mask, etc. is observed in the outdoor play space. Multiple pieces of discarded outdoor play equipment (teeter totter, metal bars, play water table filled with dirty water, etc.) that is reported to be broken and awaiting placement in the garbage is observed outside on the premises.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Dry Food
Description
Previously opened sleeves of Ritz crackers in the Samsung classroom and various previously opened dry goods in the kitchen are not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.07(3)(g)
Rule Summary Tables & Seating - Height & Size
Description
Tables/seating are not scaled to the developmental level of the children in the 2 year old classroom and the infant classroom. The table and chairs in the 2 year old classroom are too small and low to the ground to seat this age group. Infants in the infant room are fed in travel/space saver seats intended to be secured to a full sized chair during feeding. The travel/space saver seats are placed on the ground while infant's are fed requiring the infant's legs to stick straight out while seated.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.07(6)(dm)4.
Rule Summary Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Description
There is no documentation in the center medical log book demonstrating that the required 6 month review has taken place.
Date 4/12/2022
Rule Number 251.09(4)(b)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
Description
Children under the age of 2 are observed being cared for in a classroom without a sink.

The following details are reported by the child care provider. These details are not verified by the Department of Children and Families. These details are updated by the provider and may not be up to date. Please contact the provider for the latest information.

Special Types of Care Available

Before School Care provided.
After School Care provided.
Drop In Care provided.

Program Philosophy

None Reported.

Vacancies

None Reported.

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes

* An enforcement action is a sanction or penalty that the Department of Children and Families may impose to gain a child care center's compliance with administrative rule. An enforcement action only pertains to licensed care -- not to certified care. On the date indicated above, an enforcement action was issued by the Department to address a violation of one or more administrative rules. The center can dispute an enforcement action through an appeal. If there is an appeal, this is also indicated above. If no decision is listed for an appealed action, contact the appropriate Department Regional Office for more information. The Department may resolve an enforcement action through a stipulation agreement with the licensee. The Department can also issue a warning letter which is not an enforcement action and does not have appeal rights

** Any violations included in an enforcement action are both displayed next to the enforcement action and displayed in the listing of violations. Forfeitures are displayed next to their action type, and forfeiture amounts are identified next to each violation

To obtain more detail or more history on regulatory compliance, contact the Licensing Regional office.