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Children's Cottage
Elroy, WI
· Juneau County
W10460 County Road Pp,
Elroy, WI 53929
Quick Facts
Capacity
48 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.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1014062
License Holder
Kari Benish
Licensed Since
2009
License Issued
Mar 10, 2009
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
CHILDREN'S COTTAGE is a LICENSED GROUP in ELROY WI, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. This child care center 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 3/10/2009. 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 Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-05-01 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-01 | Health History and Emergency Care Plan information is required to be on file prior to a child's first day of attendance. This information was not observed in the file for Child #4 on the day of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-05-01 | Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 was not observed in the files for Child #1 and Child #2. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-05-01 | Staff B was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) - Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-05-01 | The file for Staff B and C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-05-01 | Staff B and C were missing documentation that was available to review at the time of the monitoring visit of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2026-05-01 | Staff B was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of beginning to work with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-05-01 | Staff B and C were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2026-05-01 | The sleeping surface in one of the cribs in the one and under room was observed to be used for storage of excess toys, preventing it from being maintained in a clean condition as required by rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2026-05-01 | An infant was observed during the monitoring visit in a bouncy seat sitting next to a staff person with a bottle propped up. Rule states that staff shall hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given and that bottles may not be propped. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. - Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 2026-05-01 | The file for Staff B and C did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-12-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when the director gave a false name over the phone to a licensor calling to follow up on outstanding violation paperwork. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) - Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when Staff B worked at the center prior to completing a child care background check. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when there was no record of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was found on site for Staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when there was no record of Child Abuse & Neglect training on file for Staff B, required for each employee or volunteer that comes into contact with the children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when staff A, an assistant child care teacher, did not have documentation of having completed a qualified course in early childhood education. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications | ||
| 2025-12-16 | The center was not in compliance when there was no record of a staff orientation on file for Staff A and B. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-10-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-23 | The center was not in compliance when there was no plan of correction returned to the department for violations cited on a visit conducted on August 12, 2025. The plan of correction from this visit was due September 19, 2025 and a reminder email was sent October 6, 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2025-09-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-08 | 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. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 2. Any changes to center policies. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-09-08 | 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. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 2. Any changes to center policies. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-08-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when no staff record form was found on site for staff B. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when no record of a staff physical examination was found on site for staff B. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when no record of a staff orientation could be found on site for Staff A. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when no record could be found of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was found for staff B. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when no record of child abuse and neglect training was found on site for staff B. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-08-12 | The center was not in compliance when expired medications found on site could not be administered as labeled and authorized. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2025-03-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-10 | The center was not in compliance when there was no current certificate of insurance on file. Documents were requested by email on December 17, 2024 and January 17,2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(g)1. - Certificate Of Insurance - Dates Of Coverage | ||
| 2025-03-10 | The center was not in compliance when there was no current radon testing results on file. Documents were requested by email on December 17, 2024 and January 17,2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)1.a. - Radon - Testing | ||
| 2025-03-10 | The center was not in compliance when there was no current annual bacteria test found on file. Documents were requested by email on December 17, 2024 and January 17,2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(6)(b)1.a. - Private Well - Annual Bacteria Test | ||
| 2025-03-10 | The center was not in compliance when there was no current annual nitrate test found on file. Documents were requested by email on December 17, 2024 and January 17,2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(6)(b)2.a. - Private Well - Annual Nitrate Test | ||
| 2024-12-03 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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