Description: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS ACADEMY is a LICENSED GROUP in Hortonville WI, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-26 | Based on record review on 1/26/26 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A failed to have Biennial Child Abuse and Neglect on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-01-26 | Based on record review on 1/26/26 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 and Child 2 failed to have updated intakes every 3 months. Last update was completed 9/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-01-26 | Based on observation of both infant classrooms each classroom failed to have a working audio monitoring device within the nap room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(m) — Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring | ||
| 2025-09-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-10 | Based on record review on 9/10/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member D failed to have a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-09-10 | Based on observation on 9/10/25 the licensing specialist entered the older infant classroom where an infant was asleep on the floor with a blanket covering their face. The licensing specialist immediately removed the blanket from the child's face and notified staff members and the owner of the facility. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(k) — Infant & Toddler - Bedding | ||
| 2025-09-10 | Based on observation on 9/10/25 infant bottles within the fridge in the young infant and older infant classrooms, failed to be labeled with each children's names and dates. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. — Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-09-10 | The program self reported that on 8/15/25 and on 9/8/25 staff member's fed children the wrong bottle of breast milk. These were two separate incidents that involved different children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. — Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2025-09-10 | Based on observation of video footage on 9/5/25 an infant was not held when an infant was being fed a bottle. They were fed a bottle while on the floor. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. — Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 2025-09-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-06-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-01-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-30 | Based on observation on 1/30/25 the center failed to have the department notice that was issued on 11/6/24 posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-01-30 | Based on record review on 1/30/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member A failed to have a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
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