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Janell's Childcare
West Bend, WI
· Washington County
Wellington Dr,
West Bend, WI 53090
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
4 mo - 9 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
Not Rated
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2006229
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Aug 11, 2023
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
JANELL'S CHILDCARE is a LICENSED FAMILY in West Bend WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 4 mo - 9 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-19 | Based on records review, the provider did not have a current health exam on file for the following children: # 1, #3, # 4, # 5 and # 6, | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on records review, the provider did not have the immunization records on file for child # 6 and for child #7. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on records review, during the week of 8/17/2026 through 8/19/2026, the provider failed to sign into the daily attendance sheet. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on records review, on August 19, 2026, the provider did not have the required 15 hours of continuing education for the 2025 training year. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(f) - Staff File - Continuing Education | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on records review, the provider did not have the updated biennial child abuse and neglect training information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on observation, on August 19, 2026, the provider was over the allowable staff to child ratio when there were 9 children in care under the supervision of one provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(2)(a) - Maximum Number Of Children In Care Of The Center | ||
| 2026-08-19 | The providers' Radon test results expired on 03/30/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)1.a. - Radon - Testing | ||
| 2026-08-19 | Based on observation, on August 19, 2026, the children were given water instead with their lunch instead of milk which is a required component under the USDA guidelines. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-19 | Based upon staff disclosure continuing education requirement was not completed for the year 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)4. - Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Based upon observation, children did not wash their hands prior to being served lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(6)(g)1. - Hand & Face Washing | ||
| 2025-04-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon observation on April 22, 2025, the child care license and most recent monitoring results were not posted in an area visible to parents. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)2. - Items Posted - Visible To Parents | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon investigation, the licensee failed to submit a completed background check request form to the Department prior to a new household member residing in the home on and off from January until April 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(L) - Background Check Request Form - Addition To Household | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon observation on April 22, 2025, the provider failed to notify the Department at least 20 working days prior to a change in room usage when a new household member moved into the children's playroom in the lower level of the home in January 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(h) - Report - Change In Room Usage | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon review on April 22, 2025, the provider could not produce a file for a child in care. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) - Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon investigation, in April 2025, personal information regarding a child in care was disclosed to an adult by the provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(7)(b)1. - Disclosure Of Personal Information | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon review on April 22, 2025, the provider's CPR certificate expired in September 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon review on April 22, 2025, the provider's biennial training in child abuse and neglect expired in December 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(fm) - Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon observation on April 22, 2025, the provider failed to provide positive guidance and redirection when they threatened to send a child to the "naughty spot" during the visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(2)(a) - Guiding Children's Behavior | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon investigation, the provider did not have immunization records for a dog named Howie available for the Department's review. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(a) - Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization | ||
| 2025-04-22 | Based upon investigation, the provider failed to restrict children's access to a dog that posed a risk to them when the provider allowed children to use the bathroom in the room where the dog was kept. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(b) - Pets & Animals - Risk To Children | ||
| 2024-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-20 | Based upon record review, the smoke detectors were not tested monthly by the provider. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. - Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2024-11-20 | Based upon staff disclosure, monthly fire drills and tornado drills were not conducted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) - Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2024-02-28 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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