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Christys Child Care Center
Stevens Point, WI
· Portage County
3217 Center St,
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
6 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (715) 341-9944
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1009998
License Holder
Christy Poffinbarger
Licensed Since
2005
License Issued
Nov 28, 2005
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
CHRISTYS CHILD CARE CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in STEVENS POINT WI, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM-04:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
3 stars. Initial License Date: 11/28/2005. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-27 | A noncompliance statement was issued on 07/23/26 with a plan of correction due date of 08/06/26. As of 08/27/26 the plan of correction has not been received. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2026-06-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-24 | The current statement of noncompliance, including rule violations not verified as corrected by the department, was not posted next to the child care license. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2026-06-24 | The Notice of Order to Stop Violating Statute and/or Administrative Rules, Notice of Forfeiture Assessment and Appeal Process issued on 04/30/26 was not posted next to the child care license. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Child 4 did not have written consent from the parent for emergency medical care or treatment on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)2. - Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Child 5 and 7 did not have record of a health report within the last six months on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff C did not have record of a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff B did not have Registry certificate on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff C did not have record of educational qualifications on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff B and C did not have record of a high school diploma or it's equivalent on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff C and D did not have record of current CPR on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff B and D did not have record of current child abuse and neglect training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Staff B has been acting as a teacher and does meet the entry-level requirements of a teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. - Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were within reach of children in the Mighty Mice, Guppies, Firefly Classrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-06-24 | The label on the almond milk stated to discard 7-10 days after opening. The almond milk was dated as being opened 06/10/26 and had not been discarded within 7-10 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Multiple boxes of cereal were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Leftover corn on the cob and sliced strawberries were not dated in the refrigerator. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)3. - Food - Leftover Prepared Food | ||
| 2026-06-24 | The medical log book in the Kangaroo Classroom was not reviewed within the last 6 month to ensure all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last date of review was noted as 10/31/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-06-24 | One medication in the Infant Classroom was authorized as needed and did not include specific intervals or dates of authorization to administer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Two medications in the Infant Classroom stated children under the age of 2 years should consult a doctor prior to use. The parent authorization to administer did not note that a doctor had been consulted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2026-06-24 | One medication in the Might Mice Classroom had expired on 05/2025 and the parent authorization to administer expired 11/10/23. The parent authorization to administer for one medication in the Infant Classroom had expired on 06/01/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Intake for Children Under 2 forms have not been updated within the last 3 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-04-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-23 | The Notice of Order, Sanctions and Appeal Process issued on 12/22/25 was not posted next to the child care license. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Staff C was working in a teacher capacity and caring for a group of children alone without an approved DCF background check on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Staff A did not have record of CPR from an approved vendor on file. Staff B did not have record of current CPR on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-04-23 | Staff B did not have record of child abuse and neglect training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-08 | The current statement of noncompliance, including rule violations not verified as corrected by the department, was not posted next to the child care license. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff A did not have record of personal information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff B has been working at the child care center since 09/23/24 with an expired background check. Staff C has been working at the child care center since 09/03/25 without an approved DCF background on file. Staff D has been working at the child care center since 01/02/25 without an approved DCF background check on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff C and E did not have record of a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff E did not have record of orientation on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff C did not have record of abusive head trauma training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff A, B, C, D, and E did not have record of current CPR on file. Staff E and F did not have record of CPR from an approved vendor on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff C, D, and E did not have current record of child abuse and neglect training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Due to elevated levels of radon, a mitigation system was to be installed by 06/30/24. As of 12/08/25, a mitigation system has not been installed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)4.b. - Radon - Mitigation System | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The lit fire exit in the Infant Classroom did not have a clear passage with a width of three feet and was obstructed by a refrigerator. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff in the Kangaroo Classroom did not wash their hands after wiping a child's runny nose. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff B has been working at the child care center since 09/23/24 with an expired background check. Staff C has been working at the child care center since 09/03/25 without an approved DCF background on file. Staff D has been working at the child care center since 01/02/25 without an approved DCF background check on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-02-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-11-25 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-25 | The current statement of noncompliance, including rule violations not verified as corrected by the department, was not posted next to the child care license. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff H did not have a staff file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff D and E did not have record of personal information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff A, B, C, and D did have record of a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff G did not have record of 15 hours of continuing education for 2023 on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)7. - Staff Record - Continuing Education | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff A, C, and D did not have record of orientation on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff B and C did not have record of current CPR certification on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Staff D, F, and G did not have record of current child abuse and neglect training on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Due to elevated levels of radon a mitigation system was due to be installed by 06/30/24. As of 11/25/24 a mitigation system has not been installed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(p)4.b. - Radon - Mitigation System | ||
| 2024-11-25 | There were several dry food items downstairs that were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2024-11-25 | An infant wearing a sleep sack was placed into a bouncer chair and the safety straps were not used per the manufacturer's recommendations due the sleep sack inhibiting the ability to use them. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2024-11-25 | The product used to sanitize eating surfaces did not contain directions for sanitizing hard nonporous food surfaces on the label. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. - Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2024-11-25 | Per interview and observation, staff are not using the disinfecting product per the product label instructions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-03-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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