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Kenosha Ymca Forest Park
Kenosha, WI
· Kenosha County
6810 45th Ave,
Kenosha, WI 53142
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age range (listing information)
5 yrs - 12 yrs 11 mo
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Type of Care
Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (262) 654-9622
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
220275
License Holder
Cindy Altergott
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Dec 18, 1998
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
The YMCA is the place to belong! In fact, the Kenosha YMCA has been providing the community with safe and caring environments, positive role models, educational programming and opportunities to serve the needs of others for over 75 years. We understand that needs vary and come in all shapes and sizes...therefore we offer a variety of programs for all ages and interests.
For kids and adults alike, taking part in a Y program helps build self-esteem, a sense of worth and forges relationships that last a lifetime.
The Y is about building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. It's about building a community where all people are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. By living and teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility we make a difference in the lives of our members, their families and our peers.
For kids and adults alike, taking part in a Y program helps build self-esteem, a sense of worth and forges relationships that last a lifetime.
The Y is about building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. It's about building a community where all people are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. By living and teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility we make a difference in the lives of our members, their families and our peers.
Additional Information:
Open AUG - JUN Initial License Date: 12/18/1998.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-08:15 AM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-08:15 AM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-08:15 AM
- Thursday06:30 AM-08:15 AM
- Friday06:30 AM-08:15 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-06-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-08 | Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed in a childs file | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2026-06-08 | A file was not available for review for an employee | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Windows were observed to be open with a ripped screen. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(o) - Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation | ||
| 2026-06-08 | Page 51 of the medical log book has several skipped lines. An entry on page 52 was not initialed/ signed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2026-06-08 | The last documented review of the medical log book is dated 9/9/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-05-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-29 | The plan of correction for the violations cited during the April 30, 2024 monitoring visit has not been received by the department by the due date of 5/27/24. Licensor Slatten e-mailed the non-compliance statement to the center director on 5/17/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff A, has been employed as a School-Age Program Leader since 2021 however her Registry Certificate does not indicate she meets the qualifications for her position. Staff A's Registry Certificate states she meets the qualifications for a provisionally certified child care provider. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.b. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate - School Age Programs | ||
| 2025-05-29 | During the program multiple children are observed not being tracked when they leave the cafeteria and the gym to use the bathrooms located in the hallway and to go to the cafeteria from the gym to retrieve personal items. During these times there is no documentation reflecting that they have left these areas. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-29 | The center's written policy for positive guidance and re-direction is not implemented when Staff A tells a child "No, No, No...I don't want to hear that" and repeatedly counts back from 5 when children do not do what she asks. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(b) - Policy - Child Guidance | ||
| 2025-05-29 | The current non-compliance statement that was issued following the monitoring visit conducted on April 30, 2024 is not posted next to the child care license. The non-compliance statement has not been posted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2025-05-29 | The plan of correction for the violations cited during the April 30, 2024 monitoring visit has not been received by the department by the due date of 5/27/24. Licensor Slatten e-mailed the non-compliance statement to the center director on 5/17/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) — Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff record information on file for Staff B is incomplete including education, position, previous work experience in child care and the reason for leaving previous position and the name, address, and telephone numbers of person to be notified in an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff B, who has been employed since 4/1/25, does not have a report on a physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff A, has been employed as a School-Age Program Leader since 2021 however her Registry Certificate does not indicate she meets the qualifications for her position. Staff A's Registry Certificate states she meets the qualifications for a provisionally certified child care provider. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.b. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate - School Age Programs | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff B, who has been employed since 4/1/25, does not have documentation of his educational qualifications on file in either paper or electronic format. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff A has not maintained a current certificate of completion for Child CPR with AED. Staff A's most recent CPR certificate expired on 5/20/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff B, who has been employed since, 4/1/25 has not completed training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff B, who has been employed since 4/1/25 reports he has not completed the required orientation program and there is no documentation of completion of the required orientation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-05-29 | During the program multiple children are observed not being tracked when they leave the cafeteria and the gym to use the bathrooms located in the hallway and to go to the cafeteria from the gym to retrieve personal items. During these times there is no documentation reflecting that they have left these areas. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-29 | The center's written policy for positive guidance and re-direction is not implemented when Staff A tells a child "No, No, No...I don't want to hear that" and repeatedly counts back from 5 when children do not do what she asks. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(b) — Policy - Child Guidance | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Staff B is heard yelling at a child in such a loud, harsh tone that it startles Licensor Slatten while she is seated across the cafeteria with her back turned to Staff B and and the children while Staff B yells and points his finger at the child stating "Sit! Sit! Sit! I don't wanna hear that anymore! I hear that every day! The child is then made to sit at a table. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)5. - Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions | ||
| 2025-05-29 | Snack service was observed. Changes to the posted snack menu were not recorded. The menu states apples and string cheese were served when yogurt and blackberries and Sun Chips were served. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)6. - Menus - Changes | ||
| 2025-05-29 | A child is observed with an approximately 2 inch scabbed over mark on his arm. This injury was not recorded in the center medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. - Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2024-04-30 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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