LICENSED FAMILY
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Cyndie's Learning Thru Play
Madison, WI
· Dane County
Trafalger Pl,
Madison, WI 53714
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
2 mo - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
1010315
Licensed Since
2006
License Issued
May 24, 2006
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
CYNDIE'S LEARNING THRU PLAY is a LICENSED FAMILY in MADISON WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 mo - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM-05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 10/13/2005. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-16 | Child 2 is missing documentation of a health history. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-07-16 | Child 7 is missing documentation of an immunization record. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2026-07-16 | Attendance was not current and accurate when two children who were present had not been signed in. This was corrected when it was pointed out to the provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-07-16 | Staff A is missing a current certificate in infant and child CPR/AED. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. - Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-07-16 | The premises were not maintained in a sanitary condition when the bathroom used by children appeared dirty and had dirty grime on the sink counter. There was an unpleasant odor throughout the first floor, which the provider said was due to a large garbage bin in the hallway that the provider said contained dirty diapers. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-07-16 | The required monthly fire and tornado drills were not practiced in June 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2026-07-16 | The required monthly smoke detector testing was not conducted in June 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. - Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-07-16 | Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children are not available for review by parents, and were not available for review by the licensing representative during the visit. They are also not kept for three months, as required. The provider told the licensing representative that they do not keep any records of meals and snacks served to the children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2026-03-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-20 | The plan of correction for violations cited during the licensing visit on 2/12/26 has not been submitted. The correction plan was due on 3/04/26 and a reminder was sent on 3/06/26. As of 3/20/26, the correction plan has not been received. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(d) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2026-02-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2's file was unavailable and could not be located during the licensing visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) - Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2 is missing a health history record. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2 is missing documentation of a physical exam completed every six months. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2 is missing documentation of an immunization history. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2's file is missing documentation of written permission from the parents for emergency medical treatment. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Staff A is missing a current certificate in child and infant CPR/AED. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)1. - Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Staff A is missing documentation of having completed training in child abuse and neglect laws within the past two years. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-02-12 | Child 2 is missing documentation of information for providing individualized care for a child under two years of age. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. - Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2025-03-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-20 | The licensee did not submit a completed Background Check Request (BCR) form to the Department for each potential household member prior to the date on which the individual became a household member when an adult moved into the household in January 2025 and a BCR form has not been submitted as of 3/25/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(L) - Background Check Request Form - Addition To Household | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Child 2, who has been enrolled at the center longer than six weeks, is missing documentation of their immunization history. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Attendance was not current and accurate during the licensing visit when five children were present, but only three children were signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, reportedly removed their staff file from the premises prior to the licensing visit, it was not available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2) - Staff File - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Staff B, who has been a household member and volunteer since January 2025, is missing a child care background check completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13, and the person is eligible to work in a child care program. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, is missing documentation of having completed an orientation that addresses SIDS risk reduction procedures. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(a)5. - Staff Orientation - Sids Risk Reduction Procedures | ||
| 2025-03-20 | Staff B, who has been working as a volunteer since January 2025, is missing documentation of an orientation that addresses emergency procedures. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(a)7. - Staff Orientation - Emergency Procedures | ||
| 2025-02-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-24 | The Department has, on multiple occasions, requested the licensee submit a radon test report conducted at the center. Reminders were sent on 11/25/24, 01/09/25, 01/21/25 and on 1/28/25. As of 2/24/25 the licensee has failed to provide the Department with the requested radon test report. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.a. - Radon - Testing | ||
| 2025-01-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-03 | As of 1/03/2025, the radon test that was required no later than 9/01/23 has not been submitted to the licensing office. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.a. - Radon - Testing | ||
| 2024-12-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-09 | 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 | Violation |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2024-12-09 | 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 | Violation |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2024-04-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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