LICENSED GROUP
✓ Licensed
Happy Hearts Day Care Inc
Superior, WI
· Douglas County
3605 E 2nd St,
Superior, WI 54880
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
4 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. None reported.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
520474
License Issued
May 30, 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
HAPPY HEARTS DAY CARE INC is a LICENSED GROUP in SUPERIOR WI, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 5/30/1997. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-31 | 250.11(5)(b)-CONTINUATION LICENSE - APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMISSION DATE At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of License, An Applicant for license renewal Shall Submit To The Department the following materials: A Completed License Continuation Application, The License Renew Fee Under S. 48.65(3)(A), Stats., And Any Forf. Due And Owing Under 48.715(3), Stats., Or Penalty Under 48.76, Stats. Any Changes to Center Policies Not Previously Submitted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2026-03-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-04 | Rule states that intervals between activities shall be planned to avoid keeping children assembled in large groups. It was observed that a group of toddler-aged children were placed in a small gated enclosure after mealtime, with no activities or toys available, for a period of over 5 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(d) — Daily Routines | ||
| 2026-03-04 | It was observed by the licensing specialist that 3 toddler-aged children were placed in a small gated enclosure after lunch. Physical restraint and placing children in confined spaces are prohibited by rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. — Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure | ||
| 2026-03-04 | It was observed that children under age 3 were provided with adult size spoons during lunch, and were having difficulty eating their meals. The licensing specialist requested age-appropriate utensils be provided for the children, which center staff then provided to the group of children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)1. — Indoor Equipment - Developmental Level, Size | ||
| 2026-03-04 | It was observed that staff were not sitting at the table with children during lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)1. — Mealtime - Staff With Children | ||
| 2026-03-04 | An audio monitoring device shall be used in any area or room where children under one year of age are placed to sleep. On the day of the complaint visit the infant sleeping room did not have an audio device. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(m) — Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring | ||
| 2026-03-04 | It was observed that child care workers were not promptly responding to a crying child's needs on several occasions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(a) — Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children | ||
| 2026-03-04 | The health, safety, and welfare of children was adversely affected on the day of the complaint visit and in the weeks prior. The center knowingly allowed child care workers under the age of 18 years old to provide sole supervision to groups of children on various days between 2/17/2026 and 2/27/2026. In addition, child care workers without a background check nor any teacher qualifications were providing supervision to a group of 6 children on the day of the complaint visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2026-03-04 | Staff records for Staff D and Staff E were not available to the licensing specialist on the day of the complaint visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-03-04 | There was not a completed background check on file for Staff D or Staff E. Both staff were providing sole supervision and care to children on the day of the complaint visit. It was also discovered during the complaint investigation that 8 total child care workers (Staff A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J) did not receive background checks prior to beginning work. Staff schedules reflected that these employees acted as child care workers and were providing care and supervision to children in the years 2025 and 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-03-04 | Staff D and Staff E were working as qualified teachers on the day of the monitoring visit and there was no documentation available indicating that these persons met the educational qualifications of a teacher position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. — Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2026-03-04 | Upon review of documentation available at the center, there was no record of days and hours worked and in which classroom when child care workers were included in staff-to-child ratios. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-03-04 | Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not on file for Staff D and Staff E. AHT training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
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