LICENSED GROUP
✓ Licensed
Doorway To Learning
Sturgeon Bay, WI
· Door County
5617 Gordon Rd,
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2007766
License Holder
Devin Vandertie
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jun 2, 2025
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
DOORWAY TO LEARNING is a LICENSED GROUP in Sturgeon Bay WI, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 05:30 AM-05:45 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Tuesday05:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Wednesday05:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Thursday05:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Friday05:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-06-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-09 | Based on a complaint investigation it was determined that on May 15, 2026, a child care worker used prohibited actions with a 3.5-year-old child. On multiple occasions the worker pushed the child away from them, using their foot and hands. The worker then pulled the child to them by their arms roughly and used a bear hug on the child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-06-01 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-01 | Based on a self-report investigation it was determined that on 5/27/26 two parents failed to be notified immediately when their child was subject to inappropriate child guidance by a staff member. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. - Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2026-06-01 | The program self reported on 5/27/26 a child care worker used prohibited actions with two children aged 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 years of age. In response to the child care worker being targeted by the children the worker grabbed children by their wrists and ankles to keep the children from throwing items and kicking the worker. The worker then picked up a child by their wrists and moved them to the other playground, resulting in the child having injury marks to their wrist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-05-21 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2026-05-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-04 | Based on an investigation the center failed to implement their communication policy. The center failed to have open communication with two children's parents regarding an incident that occurred on the playground on 4/22/26. The parents failed to be notified verbally at pick up or through the ProCare app. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(h) - Policies Submitted & Implemented | ||
| 2026-05-04 | The program self reported that on 4/22/26 at 4:30pm, a child care worker was not supervising two children to guide their behavior and activities when the children were inside the castle on the outdoor play ground. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-03-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-24 | Based on a self-report investigation it was determined that on 3/10/26 a parent failed to be notified immediately when their child was subject to inappropriate child guidance by a staff member. The actual incident occurred around 10am, the director discovered the incident by observing video footage with law enforcement around noon, and the parent was not notified of the incident until pick up around 5pm. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. - Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2026-03-24 | The program self reported on 3/10/26 a child care worker used prohibited actions with a one year old child when the child care worker was seen grabbing the child by one arm and aggressively pulling the one year old toward the child care worker causing the child's head to jerk back as the child was being pulled. The staff member then picked the one year old child up off the floor while holding both of the child's arms lifting the child off the ground while yelling in the child's face. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-03-24 | Based on a complaint investigation it was discovered A staff member applied diaper cream to a child during a diaper change without authorization or direction of the parent. A staff member within the Bunny Classroom used another child's diaper cream on a different child who is enrolled within the class. This child did not have any authorization for that specific brand/type of diaper cream/lotion. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)10. - Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves | ||
| 2026-03-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-02 | Based on observation on 3/2/26 the program failed to have the department notice that was issued on 1/13/26 posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-01-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-08 | On December 17, 2025, a child care worker failed to prepare and/or apply the disinfectant solution as indicated on the label. The solution had been prepared at a stronger strength than indicated resulting in a one-year-old child receiving a chemical burn to the skin on their back. The above violation is the result of an injury report from the center as required by licensing. Order issued. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2026-01-08 | On December 17, 2025, a child care worker failed to prepare and/or apply the disinfectant solution as indicated on the label. The solution had been prepared at a stronger strength than indicated resulting in a one-year-old child receiving a chemical burn to the skin on their back. The above violation is the result of an injury report from the center as required by licensing. Order issued. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-10-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-08 | Outdoor play equipment failed to be in good repair. Broken items- trike pedal, tractor steering wheel and cracked wheel, and blue storage bins. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2025-10-08 | Garbage container containing food waste failed to be covered- Chipmunks. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) - Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2025-06-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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