LICENSED GROUP
✓ Licensed
Kids First Preschool And Childcare
Poynette, WI
· Columbia County
214 E Seward St,
Poynette, WI 53955
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. None reported.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2007716
License Issued
Nov 25, 2024
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Kids First Preschool And Childcare. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
KIDS FIRST PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE is a LICENSED GROUP in Poynette WI, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-20 | Child 1, who has been enrolled longer than six weeks, is missing documentation of an immunization record. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-01-20 | Child 1, who has been enrolled longer than three months, is missing documentation of a physical examination. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-01-20 | There was a space heater on the floor in the Barn classroom that was turned on, accessible and near awake children during the visit. The heater felt hot to the licensor's hand when placed a few inches in front of it. Staff in the Den classroom said they turn on a space heater in that classroom at naptime, which is on the floor accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2026-01-20 | Safety straps not used for two infants sitting at table in the Zoo room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. — Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2025-08-19 | During a field trip by bus to Lakeview Park in Middleton, Wisconsin, none of the children's field trip permission forms were brought in the vehicle as required. Staff admitted there were several previous field trips by bus this summer, none of which involved bringing children's permission forms along in the vehicle. Staff said they were unaware of this rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.08(3)(b) — Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information | ||
| 2025-07-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-12 | At least 30 days before the expiration date of a probationary license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: 1. A completed license application. 2. Any changes to center policies. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(3)(a) — Regular License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2025-04-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-29 | Based on a review of attendance records, Attendance was not current and accurate on 4/17/25 when a child was signed into the Barn at 8:15 am, and was signed into the Den until 8:30 am. On 3/12/25, the child was signed into the Barn at 8:00 am, and was signed into the Den until 8:15 am. On 3/18, 3/20 and 3/21/25, two children were signed into/out of the Barn/Den at overlapping times. On 3/27/25 a child was signed into the Den from 7:27 am to 4:35 pm, and was also signed into the Barn that day from 8:40 to 10:00 am. A child was signed into the Barn on 4/17/25, but was not signed out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-04-29 | Based on a review of staff work hours records, a staff person who was signed into the Barn Room on 4/16/25 did not sign out, and a staff person who was signed into the Den Room on 4/17/25 did not sign out. A staff person who was signed into the Woods Room on 4/21/25 did not sign out, a staff person who was signed into the Den Room on 4/22/25 did not sign out, and a staff person who signed into the Woods Room on 4/23/25 and had already left for the day did not sign out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-04-29 | Outdoor equipment was not scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of children when staff reported on 4/23/25 that they allow two-and-one-half-year-old children to use a climber in the older children's outdoor play space that is rated for children age three to twelve years. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)2. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size | ||
| 2025-04-29 | During the 4/23/25 visit, a piece of wood lattice in the younger children's outdoor play space had broken off at child level, posing a possible laceration hazard. The premises in the gym were not in good repair on 4/29/25 when the blue gym floor mats are very worn and are beginning to come apart. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-04-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Ask the Community
Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.
Nearby Providers
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →