Description: KINDERCARE is a LICENSED GROUP in Cottage Grove WI, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-05-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-12 | Based on staff interviews, a parent was not notified of an injury when a child was bitten at the center but the staff didn't notify the parents about the incident. The parent called the school and notified the center about the injury. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)3. — Parent Notification - Minor Injury | ||
| 2026-05-12 | Each child was not supervised to prevent harm and ensure safety when, based on staff interviews, there have been several incidents of a child getting injured by other children. Some of these incidents were unknown to the assigned classroom teacher until another staff member or parent pointed them out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-02-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-02-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-03 | Several children were napping on cots without sheets on them as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(d) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding | ||
| 2026-02-03 | Seven children were present in the infant room during the visit, but only 2 children had an intake form in the classroom as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2025-11-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-03 | The center did not follow the personnel policies submitted to the department when, based on staff interviews, staff members still have to report to work when they are ill until another staff member is able to cover them. This can take up to several hours. The policy submitted to the department by the center states that staff should stay home when they are ill and inform their manager as soon as possible. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(h)2. — Policy Submitted & Implemented - Personnel | ||
| 2025-11-03 | Based on staff interviews, staff members with illnesses are required to report to work until someone else can cover for them. In some cases, this can take several hours. During the visit, a staff member stated that she wasn't feeling well but had still been at the center for approximately 4 hours until someone could cover for her. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(k)1. — Contact With Person - Illness, Communicable Disease | ||
| 2025-11-03 | The premises was not in good repair when, based on staff interviews, the light switches for the hallway and front office area are not working and have not worked for several months. The lights have to be operated via a breaker panel in a utility room. According to staff, the panel has also sparked when the lights were being turned on. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-09-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
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