LICENSED GROUP
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Little Lions Childcare
Marathon, WI
· Marathon County
300 County Road Nn,
Marathon, WI 54448
Quick Facts
Capacity
65 children
Age Range
2 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2005940
License Holder
Jerome Natzke
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Feb 7, 2022
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
LITTLE LIONS CHILDCARE is a LICENSED GROUP in Marathon WI, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM-05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-06 | On 07/29/2026, in a self-reported incident, Child 1 was without sight and sound supervision when she was left in the outdoor play space by herself for approximately four minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-08-06 | On 07/29/2026, in a self-reported incident, Child 1 was left in the outdoor play space while the rest of the group transitioned back to the classroom. Staff A and B were unaware the child was away from the group until the child was returned by another center staff. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-07-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-10 | At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department all requested continuation materials and fees. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2026-05-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-12-11 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-09-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-11 | On 9-4-25, Child 1 was without site and sound supervision when she left the outdoor play space to go into the bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-09-11 | On 9-4-25, Child 1 exited the outdoor play space without staff knowledge. Staff did not implement the center's child tracking procedure to ensure all staff know children's whereabouts at all times. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-07-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-17 | On 06/18/2025, a two year old child was without sight and sound supervision when he exited the outdoor play space and went to the front of the building near the parking lot. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-07-17 | The center's child tracking procedure failed when, on 06/18/2025, a two year old child exited the outdoor play space and his whereabouts were unknown until he was returned to the group by another child's parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-06-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-02 | Per interview with the Director, she did not report to DCF the incident that occurred on 4-22-25 when Staff B picked up child 1 by one arm. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(j) - Report - Abuse Or Neglect | ||
| 2025-06-02 | Per interview with the Director, she did not notify Child 1's parents about the incident that happened on 4-22-25 when Staff B picked up Child 1 by one arm. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. - Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2025-06-02 | Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate on file. The CPR expired 3-2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-06-02 | Per interview, Staff B admitted to picking up Child 1 by only one arm. Child 1 was sitting on the floor and Staff B was sitting in a chair when this occurred. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2025-04-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-10 | On 12-23-24, Child 1, was sent outside without proper outdoor clothing for the weather. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)4. - Properly Clothed Children | ||
| 2025-02-27 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-27 | Child 4 does not have written medication authorization from a parent on file for an EpiPen. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-02-27 | There was an unlabeled bottle of Children's Motrin in Classroom 4. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2024-11-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-19 | Based on staff interviews, children are removed from the classroom setting when the child is being loud during naptime or attempting to wake others. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(c)5. - Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Based on staff interviews, Staff A admitted to saying derogatory statements about a child in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)2. - Prohibited Actions - Verbal | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Per review of center camera footage, Staff A was observed grabbing a child by the wrists, pinning him to the wall to restrict movement while they walked the child into the building. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. - Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Based on staff interviews, Staff B indicated children are not allowed to participate when special snacks are offered if they experience behavior issues. Instead the child has to take the snack home. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)4. - Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep | ||
| 2024-11-19 | Based on staff interviews, children are made to run laps when there are behavior issues and children often cry while running. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)5. - Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions | ||
| 2024-10-23 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-05-23 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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