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Discovery Playschool Inc
Richland Center, WI
· Richland County
1400 W Seminary St,
Richland Center, WI 53581
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age range (listing information)
6 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo
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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
2
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Contact Information
📞 (608) 647-8931
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
120410
License Holder
Chelsea Wunnicke
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Mar 1, 1997
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
Discovery Playschool is a preschool open to children aged 2 ½--5 yrs. It is located in the lower level of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life. Discovery provides opportunities for children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively in a fun environment.
Additional Information:
Open SEP - JUNThis provider is not participating in YoungStar. Initial License Date: 3/1/1997.
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Tuesday05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Wednesday05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Thursday05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Friday05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-21 | The center did not notify the department of a change in room usage at least 20 days prior to the change as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(h) - Report - Change In Room Usage | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff B was working with children during the monitoring visit but did not have a child care background check on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff C was working as a lead teacher during the monitoring visit but did not have documentation of qualifications for the position on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff C did not have documentation of a staff orientation on file as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff B did not have documentation of training on Abusive Head Trauma Training prevention on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff C did not have documentation of CPR training within the prior two years on file when the most recent certificate was issued on April 4, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Staff A and B did not have documentation of training in child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within the prior two years on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-07-21 | During the monitoring visit, Staff B, an assistant teacher, was not working under the supervision of a lead teacher for approximately 10 minutes while the lead teacher was taking a break. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)1. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision | ||
| 2026-07-21 | During the monitoring visit, seven children, ages 1.5 to 2.5 years of age, were kept in high chairs after meal time while the teachers cleaned up the meal and changed diapers. The children were not offered any toys or activities and several children were twisting their bodies and crying to get out of the high chairs. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. - Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure | ||
| 2026-07-21 | During the monitoring visit, a staff member was heard saying "No, you aren't done eating" when a child asked to be done with lunch. The child began to cry and the staff member was heard saying "you didn't eat anything, you aren't done" and "I'm going to tell mom" while the child continued to cry and ask to be done eating. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)4. - Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep | ||
| 2026-07-21 | Child 1 had an inhaler onsite without a current medication authorization signed by the parent on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2026-07-21 | During the monitoring visit, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had a blanket hanging on the side of it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2025-08-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-22 | Staff A and Staff B did not have a staff record with the required personal information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-08-22 | Staff A and Staff B did not have a staff health report on file within 30 days of hire as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-08-22 | Staff A and Staff B did not have documentation of a completed orientation on file within 1 week of hire as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-08-22 | Staff A and Staff B did not have a current certificate of CPR on file within 90 days of hire as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-08-22 | Staff A and Staff B did not have documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect on file within 1 week of hire as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-10-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-16 | Enrollment information was not on file for Child 2 as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Health history information was not on file for Child 2 as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-10-16 | 2 sets of electrical outlets in the infant room did not have protective covers on them as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored in unlocked cabinets located within the reach of children in both classrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
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