Bright Horizons At The Amer Ctr - Madison WI Licensed Group Child Care

5119 American Family Dr , MADISON WI 53718
(608) 825-6009

About the Provider

Description: Bright Horizons At The Amer Ctr is a Licensed Group Child Care in MADISON WI, with a maximum capacity of 140 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 7 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 7/1/1997. Open Jan - Dec. 3 stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 120685
  • Capacity: 140
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 7 Year(s)
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations City Of Madison Accredited
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2021-07-21 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-11-15 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description: The attendance reviewed for several classrooms was not accurate when children transitioned from one classroom to another and times were overlapping from 12 minutes to an hour, which resulted in children being signed in to two classrooms at once.
2019-11-15 251.05(2)(a)6. Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Description: On attendance reviewed for several classrooms, there were 5 instances where teachers signed in to a classroom, but did not sign out.
2019-06-05 251.11(4)(b) Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
Description: At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: 1. A completed license continuation application. 2. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 3. Any changes to center policies.
2019-04-18 251.06(5)(a) Condition Of Premises
Description: A window screen was not in good repair in the toddler room when it had a large tear in it.
2019-04-18 251.09(1)(c) Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Description: Several Intake for Under Age 2 forms were not updated within the last 3 months as required.
2019-04-18 251.09(2)(j) Infant & Toddler - Equipment For Going On Walks
Description: Equipment was not available to take infants and toddlers out-of-doors for walks.
2019-04-18 251.05(4)(g) Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
Description: Toddlers were in a mixed-age group that exceeded the size of 8 children when 9 children were in Room 2 and one child was under age 2. When all children are present, there are 11 children enrolled in the room and 2 of the children are under age 2.
2019-04-18 251.07(4)(e) Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
Description: Bedding was not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner in several rooms when blankets were hanging out of the cots and touching other blankets and the cots were not covered when not in use.
2019-04-18 251.05(1)(i) Registry Certificate
Description: Staff A did not have a certificate from The Registry on file within 3 months of assuming the position of teacher.
2019-04-18 251.05(1)(L)1. Staff Health Examination - Requirements
Description: Staff A and B did not have on file a Staff Health Report on a form provided by the department due within 30 days of beginning work at the center.
2018-09-19 251.07(6)(k)2. Health Examination - Children Over Age 2
Description: Child 2 did not have a current health exam on file dated within the last two years.
2018-09-19 251.04(5)(a)3. Staff File - Caregiver Background Check Results
Description: Staff B did not have a complete caregiver background check documented on file.
2018-02-22 251.07(6)(f)5. Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized
Description: Authorizations for pain-relieving medication located at the center exceeded the length of time specified on the label.
2018-02-22 251.06(11)(b)7. Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
Description: The outdoor play space enclosure did not measure 4 feet when some areas measured as low as 3 feet 3 inches.

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