LICENSED GROUP
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Helping Hands Preschool
Janesville, WI
· Rock County
1839 Lafayette St,
Janesville, WI 53546
Quick Facts
Capacity
61 children
Age Range
6 wks - 6 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2005769
License Holder
Elizabeth Wentzlaff
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Oct 8, 2021
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
HELPING HANDS PRESCHOOL is a LICENSED GROUP in Janesville WI, with a maximum capacity of 61 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 6 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-03 | A sleep sack was not used in accordance with manufacturer specifications when an infant was continuing to use a swaddle sleep beyond the age range listed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2025-07-15 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-21 | Staff D did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position they were currently working in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. - Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-10 | Staff E, F and I did not have documentation on file of current infant/child CPR training as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | The toddler classroom was over ratio for: 6 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 7 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 on 02/05/2025 8 hours where there were 7 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 The threes and fours classrooms combined and were over ratio for: 4.5 hours when there were up to 16 children to 1 teacher on 02/03/2025 4 hours when there were up to 17 children to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 8 hours when there were up to 19 children to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 7.5 hours when there were up to 15 children to 1 teacher on 02/7/2025 | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(c) - Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Inaccurate information was given to the department about program and staffing planning. This information was contrary to what was observed during an unannounced visit, including unqualified staff, classrooms remaining open and required staff-to-child ratios not being met. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(c) - Current, Accurate Information | ||
| 2025-02-10 | The program did not maintain a current, accurate written record of daily attendance when staff did not sign themselves and children in and out of classrooms multiple times during the two weeks of attendance records that were collected and reviewed by the department. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff I, J and K did not have a completed background check on file prior to working with children as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff E, F, G, and L did not have a physical examination report on file within 30 days of employment as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff G, N and O did not have a Registry Certificate on file within six months of employment as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff G did not have documentation of orientation program completed within their first week at the center as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff J and K did not have documentation of completed abusive head trauma prevention training on file prior to working with children as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff E, F and I did not have documentation on file of current infant/child CPR training as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff N did not have documentation of completed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff E, N and O did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. - Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2025-02-10 | Staff G and H did not have documentation of completed coursework required for the position within six months of employment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications | ||
| 2025-02-10 | The ratio of child care workers to children was less than the number specified in multiple classrooms based on attendance records provided by the program and observed during site visits, including when the infant classroom had five infants to one teacher on 02/03/2025 for four hours. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(b) - Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum | ||
| 2025-02-10 | The toddler classroom was over ratio for: 6 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 7 hours when there were 5 toddlers to 1 on 02/05/2025 8 hours where there were 7 toddlers to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 The threes and fours classrooms combined and were over ratio for: 4.5 hours when there were up to 16 children to 1 teacher on 02/03/2025 4 hours when there were up to 17 children to 1 teacher on 02/04/2025 8 hours when there were up to 19 children to 1 teacher on 02/06/2025 7.5 hours when there were up to 15 children to 1 teacher on 02/7/2025 | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(c) — Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio | ||
| 2025-02-10 | The program did not have a written record of monthly fire drills practiced for January. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. - Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2024-09-11 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-11 | Staff F did not have documentation on file of completed entry level coursework required for the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. — Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
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