Ginger Bread House Child Care - Mcfarland WI LICENSED GROUP

4896 Larson Beach Rd , McFarland WI 53558
(608) 838-5105

About the Provider

Description: Ginger Bread House is based on a desire to offer children and parents home-like quality childcare services. It is our goal to facilitate a child’s transition from the family circle to the larger social circle, and to provide an enjoyable introduction into the educational learning process. We base our program on the premise that a child grows and develops at his/her own rate, but by providing the proper stimulating environment that growth and development will be enhanced. We strive to provide a program to challenge a child’s physical and intellectual abilities, to stimulate curiosity, and to promote self-expression. In these ways, we feel that we are encouraging a child to become a productive person.

Each child is a unique individual with unique needs and contributions. It is our responsibility to recognize and meet these needs and to encourage and respect a child’s contributions. In turn, it is important that children learn to respect each other and work together in harmony within the environment.

Environmentally, it is our responsibility to provide a clean, safe facility in which a child feels secure to explore and comfortably express him/herself. We strongly believe that the environment sets the stage for the child guidance policy. Well-equipped, varied, and stimulating atmosphere can circumvent unacceptable child-to-child interactions. In addition, by providing the proper environment, staff members are able to redirect children to other activities before potential problems occur. When disputes are inevitable, however, children will be encouraged to use proper problem-solving techniques.

We at Ginger Bread House want the best for our children. We want to guide our young children to help them to become productive members of society. Our goal is to foster a sense of commitment and respect for the environment and for each other within each child. We will strive to encourage children to be resourceful and to develop a sense of pride and independence within themselves. We hope through our program to teach children skills which will enable them to meet the challenges of their adult lives.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 4/30/2005. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1008974
  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: 12 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2005-04-30
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2025-08-25 See Violations below Licensing
2025-08-25 A department-issued enforcement was not visible to parents when the notice was placed behind the non-compliance statement that was issued. Violation
Description: 251.04(2)(L)2. — Items Posted - Visible To Parents
2025-08-25 Each child was not supervised and within sight and sound of a child care worker during outdoor recess for school-agers, when the licensing specialist observed a child running and playing in the classroom leading to the outdoor area. The child was observed banging on the glass door for over 1 minute. Staff were unaware the child was inside when questioned by licensing specialist. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
2025-06-19 See Violations below Licensing
2025-06-19 The center did not submit a report to the department after an incident occurred where they did not know the whereabouts of a child in care. While on a field trip, the program left a child at a park for 20 minutes on June 12, 2025. Violation
Description: 251.04(3)(i) — Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise
2025-06-19 Health History information was not file for child A. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History
2025-06-19 Each child was not supervised by a child care worker when the program left a child at a park for approximately 20 minutes during a field trip on June 12, 2025. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
2025-06-19 The center did not successfully implement a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of the children in care are known to assigned child care worker at all times. While on a field trip, the program left a child at a park for 20 minutes. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure
2025-06-19 The center did not obtain or bring a emergency information each child to take during the field trip. Violation
Description: 251.08(2) — Permission & Emergency Information
2024-12-03 See Violations below Licensing
2024-12-03 Staff in two classrooms did not sign into the classroom when being counted in staff-to-child ratios. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
2024-12-03 A medical log did not have documentation of being reviewed every 6 months by the director or director designee. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
2024-04-29 No Violations found *** Licensing
2024-01-17 No Violations found *** Licensing

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