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Bows And Lace Day Care
Watertown, WI
· Jefferson County
S 5th St,
Watertown, WI 53094
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided. Rotating Care provided. Sick Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
1015850
Licensed Since
2011
License Issued
Jun 3, 2011
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
BOWS AND LACE DAY CARE is a LICENSED FAMILY in WATERTOWN WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 05:30 AM-05:30 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 5:30AM - 5:30PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 6/3/2011. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday 5:30AM - 5:30PM
- Sunday 5:30AM - 5:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-24 | Children had access to harmful materials when there is an aerosol, disinfectant spray can on the edge of the counter that was labeled, Keep out of reach of children. Additionally, there are plastic bags being stored in an open ended, home made bag that were lying on the kitchen floor. Additionally, there was a plastic bag and loose cords on the living room table. Additionally, there was a loose cord hanging over the counter top, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The premises was not in good repair or in sanitary condition when there is food on the floor and a used yogurt strip on the living room table. Additionally, a vent is removed from the wall, by the floor, leaving a large opening in the wall. The provider placed a piece of cardboard to cover the hole, however, the entire opening isn't covered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-02-24 | A trampoline was accessible to children when it was in the living room. The provider reported they put papers on it to deter the children from using it. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(e) - Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Child 2's first date of attendance was April 1, 2025 and their enrollment information did not include persons authorized to call for/receive the child, the emergency contact information, the physician/medical facility, or the emergency medial care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The licensee did not have a current CPR certificate. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The biennial training on child abuse and neglect was not completed every 2 years when the licensee reported they haven't completed the training. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Outlets were not protected by outlet guards in the space where children play and have access to. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(a) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Children had access to harmful materials when there is an aerosol, disinfectant spray can on the edge of the counter that was labeled, Keep out of reach of children. Additionally, there are plastic bags being stored in an open ended, home made bag that were lying on the kitchen floor. Additionally, there was a plastic bag and loose cords on the living room table. Additionally, there was a loose cord hanging over the counter top, accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The premises was not in good repair or in sanitary condition when there is food on the floor and a used yogurt strip on the living room table. Additionally, a vent is removed from the wall, by the floor, leaving a large opening in the wall. The provider placed a piece of cardboard to cover the hole, however, the entire opening isn't covered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(L)1. - Carbon Monoxide - One Or Two Family Residence | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Center did not have smoke detectors installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. - Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Center did not have documentation of when emergency practice plans were practiced. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Eating surfaces were not washed before use when two children ate lunch at the kitchen table that was not washed before their meal. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(a) - Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces | ||
| 2026-02-24 | A trampoline was accessible to children when it was in the living room. The provider reported they put papers on it to deter the children from using it. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(e) — Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Children's hands were not washed with soap and water before meals when two children did not wash their hands before they ate lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(g)1. - Hand & Face Washing | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Child 2's first day of attendance was April 1, 2025 and they do not have an intake form. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. - Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2026-02-24 | Non-walking children were creeping and crawling in unclean and cluttered areas of the home when there were several areas of clutter, food on the floor, garbage on the floor and coffee table. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(2)(h) - Infant & Toddler - Crawling Child | ||
| 2026-02-24 | The changing surface was not cleaned with soap and water and then disinfectant solution when the provider reported that they were refilling a spray bottle with a disinfectant solution but was unable to provide the disinfect label. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(4)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection | ||
| 2025-10-27 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-27 | Child 2's first date of attendance was April 1, 2025 and their enrollment information did not include persons authorized to call for/receive the child, the emergency contact information, the physician/medical facility, or the emergency medial care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-10-27 | The licensee did not have a current CPR certificate. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-10-27 | The biennial training on child abuse and neglect was not completed every 2 years when the licensee reported she hasn't completed the training. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2025-10-27 | Children have access to harmful materials when there is a bottle of Listerine and a bottle of dishwasher detergent labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and the bottles were in arms reach of the children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-10-27 | The premises is not in good repair and in sanitary condition when there is a bag of garbage on the floor. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-10-27 | Eating and drinking utensils were not thoroughly cleaned after use when there were multiple used and dirty dishes on the counter, oven, and in the sink. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(b) - Dishwashing & Single-Use Items | ||
| 2025-10-27 | Food was not stored at temperatures that protect against spoilage when frozen meat was on the counter thawing. Additionally, a container of eggs were observed on the counter. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(d) - Food Storage, Temperatures | ||
| 2025-10-27 | Each child one year of age and older was not provided a sleeping surface that was safe when the licensee reported that a toddler sleeps in a sleep swing. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(4)(c) - Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older | ||
| 2025-10-27 | Child 2's first day of attendance was April 1, 2025 and they do not have an intake form. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. - Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2025-09-10 | The department licensing representative had restricted access to the premises when the department conducted monitoring visits on July 29, 2025, August 20, 2025, and September 10, 2025. On July 29, 2025 and September 10, 2025, the licensee did not answer the front and back doors when the department knocked several times during licensed hours. On August 10, 2025, a family member opened the front door and reported the licensee was not home during licensed hours. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) - Department Access To Center | ||
| 2025-09-10 | The department licensing representative had restricted access to the premises when the department conducted monitoring visits on July 29, 2025, August 20, 2025, and September 10, 2025. On July 29, 2025 and September 10, 2025, the licensee did not answer the front and back doors when the department knocked several times during licensed hours. On August 10, 2025, a family member opened the front door and reported the licensee was not home during licensed hours. | Violation |
| Description: 250.12(2) — Department Access To Center | ||
| 2024-08-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-26 | The licensee did not complete the biennial training of child abuse and neglect every 2 years when she reported that she has not completed the training within the last 2 years. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) — Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2024-08-26 | The provider did not have documentation of training for meeting the continuing education requirements when she reported that she has not completed or documented any continuing education for 2023. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)4. — Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2024-08-26 | The center did not have a functional carbon monoxide detector on each floor level when there was not a carbon monoxide detector installed on the first floor. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(L)1. — Carbon Monoxide - One Or Two Family Residence | ||
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