LICENSED GROUP
✓ Licensed
Canguro Care Learning Center
Madison, WI
· Dane County
208 Cottage Grove Rd,
Madison, WI 53716
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
6 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Rotating Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006408
License Holder
Maria Sierra
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Mar 31, 2023
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
CANGURO CARE LEARNING CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in Madison WI, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-13 | The center installed half walls to divide the rooms without notifying the department of the remodeling. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(L) - Report - Construction Or Remodeling | ||
| 2026-07-13 | Staff B did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free of illness and able to work with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-07-13 | Items marked keep out of the reach of children were accessible when hand lotion, sunscreens, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers were located in multiple areas of the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-07-13 | The kitchen helper did not wear an effective hair restraint while she was preparing the meal. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(g)1.b. - Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints | ||
| 2026-07-13 | Licensor observed that the lunch served to the children was completely different from the menu. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)6. - Menus - Changes | ||
| 2026-07-13 | Children's infant and toddler development and routine documentation were not updated every 3 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-07-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-16 | Changes in development was not documented every 3 months for child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Milk being stored in the infant refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name and dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Health history and emergency care plan was not on file for child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of a biennial training on child abuse and neglect. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Emergency exit in Panda Classroom was not kept unobstructed when cushions were being stored in front of the exit door. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Practiced fire and tornado drills were not documented since April. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. - Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2025-07-16 | Medical log was not reviewed every 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-08-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-08 | The child care license was not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(k) — License Posted & Visible | ||
| 2024-08-08 | Monitoring results were not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. — Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2024-08-08 | Enrollment information was not on file for child 2. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2024-08-08 | Health History and Emergency Care Plan information was not on file for child 2. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The center director did not complete additional training requirements to qualify as a center director for a small center within a year of assuming the position as director. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(e)3.d. — Center Director / Small Center - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2024-08-08 | Meal prep personnel did not complete and document at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handing and nutrition prior to working in the kitchen. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. — Meal Prep Personnel - Training | ||
| 2024-08-08 | The center did not record practiced fire drills and tornado drills for several months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2024-08-08 | Intake information for a child under 2 was not available. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(am) — Infant & Toddler - Intake Information | ||
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