Description: LITTLE SPROUTS is a LICENSED GROUP in Menomonie WI, with a maximum capacity of 123 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.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-08 | Several rule violations under DCF 251 were observed during the monitoring visit. The licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(b) — Compliance With Rules | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The Notice of Order, Sanctions, and Appeal Process with an Imposed Plan of Correction, issued by the Department on July 8, 2025, was not posted as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-12-08 | A physical examination report on a form provided by the Department that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired was not available for Staff D. The report shall be signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or other HealthCheck provider. The report shall indicate that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Documentation of Staff C having satisfactorily completed Department-approved training in Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention and/or Abusive Head Trauma prevention, and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing, or distraught children could not be located. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) — Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Documentation of Staff A obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Documentation of Staff D having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every 2 years thereafter, on child abuse and neglect laws, how to identify children who have been abused or neglected, and the procedure for ensuring that all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect are immediately reported to the proper authorities, was not available for review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Documentation of the staff person receiving an orientation within the staff's first week at the center inclusive of all items under DCF 251.05(4)(a)1-18, as applicable, was not available for review for Staff C, D, or E. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) — Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-12-08 | On 12/08/25, the center did not implement and adhere to a procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children in care are known to assigned child care workers at all times in the Senior Sprouts Room when six children had left for 4K and were not signed out on the center's tracking clipboard. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-12-08 | On 12/08/25, the garbage container in the Senior Sprouts Room was not rigid, covered, watertight, and emptied daily or more often as needed, when staff had hung a plastic garbage bag by looping the top portion into a drawer and having it rest against the lower cabinets. Staff said they had been using this method for disposing of garbage, instead of a garbage container since sometime last week. A replacement garbage container that met rule requirements was delivered later in the day. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(n) — Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The marked fire exit in the Junior Sprouts room was obstructed by a cart. The marked fire exit in the Half Pint's room was obstructed where a child had been placed to nap in front of the door. Exits and exit passageways shall have a minimum clear width of three feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The staff observed preparing meals was not wearing a hair net. Meal preparation staff are required to wear effective hair restraints such as hair nets or caps. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(g)1.b. — Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Based on staff interviews, staff members were not consistently aware of what their duties are if there is an emergency. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)3. — Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities | ||
| 2025-12-08 | According to staff interviews and documentation, monthly safety trainings were not consistently being practiced. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2025-12-08 | There was not routines in place for transitions between toileting and eating and intervals between activities that were planned to avoid keeping children waiting in lines or assembled in large groups. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(d) — Daily Routines | ||
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