LICENSED GROUP
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Little Sprouts
Menomonie, WI
· Dunn County
425 Technology Dr,
Menomonie, WI 54751
Quick Facts
Capacity
123 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006280
License Holder
Jessica Sylvester
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Oct 28, 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 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-17 | On August 6, 2026, the licensee failed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children in the Junior Sprouts Room by allowing unsafe conditions during nap time. Specifically, center staff remained seated while a 10-year-old and an 11-year-old repeatedly chased, carried, and forced 3- and 4-year-old children back onto their cots as they tried to get up during naptime. In addition, because the younger children were nearly the same size as the older ones, this physical handling was haphazard and put both age groups at risk of injury. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(m) - Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children | ||
| 2026-08-17 | A child under one year of age was observed in a pack and play in the Springy Sprouts Room. The Springy Sprouts Room is licensed to care for children ages 12 months through 24 months. Any changes in room usage, such as changing the way rooms are primarily used by children or using rooms not previously approved for use at least 20 working days prior to the change. Changes in room usage shall be approved by the Department prior to the change. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(h) - Report - Change In Room Usage | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The licensee failed to report to the Department of Children and Families several incidents where staff used prohibited actions to children in care within 24 hours after an incident. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(jm) - Report - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The center administrator failed to notify parents of an incident on August 6, 2026, wherein a child threw a stool and it struck another child on his head. If a child experiences a head injury, parents are to be notified immediately and provided sufficient detail to reasonably apprise the parent of the situation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. - Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The center failed to notify parents of children who were subject to inappropriate child guidance and/or prohibited actions by staff. If a child is subjected to inappropriate child guidance and/or prohibited actions by staff, parents are to be notified immediately and provided sufficient detail to reasonably apprise the parent of the situation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.e. - Parent Notification - Inappropriate Child Guidance | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Child # 1 did not have a completed Health History and Emergency Care Plan form, which is required to be completed prior to the children's first day of attendance. Only page one of the form was able to be located. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144, could not be located for Child # 4 or 5. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Employees expressed ongoing concerns about a child not being appropriately cared for at home, yet had not immediately contacted the Dunn County Department of Human Services under s. 46.23, Stats., or a local law enforcement agency, as required by s. 48.981(3)(a), Stats. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(8)(a) - Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety. Staff failed to maintain required supervision on three separate dates in August 2026: 08/06/26: Video shows children exiting the Junior Sprouts Room unsupervised by staff. 08/17/26: A Grads Room child was seen alone in reception twice, a teacher later left the class unsupervised and was with the child near reception. 08/19/26: The same Grads Room child was again observed unsupervised in the reception area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-08-17 | On August 17, 2026, multiple temperature readings were taken in the Junior Sprouts Room and the temperatures ranged from 62° - 64.5°F. The inside temperature may not be less than 67 degrees. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(1)(d) - Inside Temperature - Minimum | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Two toy diggers were non-functional, as both lacked the shovel attachments. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2026-08-17 | A facility inspection on August 17, 2026, revealed visible dirt, debris, and a general lack of cleanliness across various rooms, specifically affecting floors, rugs, tables, and vents. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The marked fire exit in the Mini Sprouts Room was obstructed by an activity center and furniture. 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 | ||
| 2026-08-17 | On August 17, 2026, there was not reasonable regularity in eating, napping and other routines. Children throughout the center were observed being moved back-and-forth between rooms to adjust for staff-to-child ratios. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(e)1. - Regularity In Routines | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Based on video footage, direct observations, and staff interviews, childcare workers in the Junior Sprouts Room used prohibited actions that could cause psychological, emotional, or physical harm, discomfort, danger or injury. Specifically, the following incidents were documented: 08/03/26: A staff member pulled a 3-year-old child across the room by the forearm, continuing even after the child lost his footing. 08/06/26: Staff members were recorded roughly and aggressively lifting and carrying children. 08/17/26: A staff member was observed grabbing a child by the forearm to force them inside. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2026-08-17 | A physical restraint/hold was used on August 6, 2026, when a child resisted lying on his cot for naptime. The staff member held the child's hands together and placed a leg over the child's legs for approximately 15 seconds. Due to ongoing resistance and movement from the child, the hold was adjusted to the staff member holding/restricting the child's legs over the staff's legs with one arm, while maintaining a hand hold with her other arm for approximately 45 seconds. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. - Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Child care workers were not permitting children who did not sleep after 30 minutes and/or children who awakened to get up and to have quiet time through the use of equipment or activities which will not disturb other children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(b) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The pages of the medical log book in the Half Sprouts Room were not numbered, as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)1. - Medical Log Book | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Lines were skipped between some of the entries in the Half Sprouts Room's medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. - Medical Log - Pages & Entries | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Child care workers failed to document in the medical log book an injury a child received in care on August 6, 2027, on the date the injury occurred. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Child care workers were not documenting the application of athlete's foot cream to treat a child's yeast infection in the medical log book. Child care workers shall document any medication dispensed to a child, on the date the medication is dispensed. The record shall include the name of the child, type of medication given, dosage, time, date, and the initials or signature of the person administering the medication. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.c - Medical Log - Medication Administration | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The medical / injury log book in the Half Sprouts Room did not have documentation of having been reviewed by the director or designated person with staff every six months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last documented review dates were: 08/14/24, 06/06/25, and 06/04/26. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-08-17 | An authorization to administer athlete's foot cream to treat a child's yeast infection exceeded the length of time specified on the manufacturer's label and did not indicate the child's physician had been consulted. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-08-17 | The Intake for Child Under 2 form was not consistently moved with children under two years of age, who had been transferred to be cared for in other rooms to adjust for staff-to-child ratios. Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Documentation of changes in a child's development and routines every three months by a child care worker based on discussion with the parent could not be located for Child # 3. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-08-17 | Each infant and toddler was not cared for by a regularly assigned child care worker in a self-contained room or area on August 17, 2026, when licensing representatives observed multiple children moved back-and-forth between rooms to adjust for staff-to-child ratios. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(d) - Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver | ||
| 2026-08-17 | A child under one year of age was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket hung over the side of the crib in the Mini Sprouts Room. No blankets and other items may be hung on the sides of the crib or playpen. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2026-08-17 | A child under one year of age was observed in a pack and play in the Springy Sprouts Room struggling to hold a bottle. Child care workers shall hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. - Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 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 | 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 | Staff were not using a two step process to first wash and then sanitize tables in the immediate timeframe before children were served lunch. Staff washed and sanitized the tables upon being notified from the licensing representative of the requirement. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. - Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Children had not washed their hands prior to sitting down to eat lunch after playing in the classroom. A child's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks. Staff had children wash their hands after being notified of the requirement by the licensing representative. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 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 | Based on observations and staff interviews, staff are not consistently washing their hands before handling food, and before and after assisting with diapering or toileting. Handwashing is required regardless of if gloves are worn. Staff members washed their hands upon being notified of the requirement from the licensing representative. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 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 | The Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not consistently being kept in the room in which the child was in care when the Intake for Child Under 2 forms had not been in the Baby Sprouts' Room for at least a week. Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Staff were not using a two step process to first wash and then sanitize tables in the immediate timeframe before children were served lunch. Staff washed and sanitized the tables upon being notified from the licensing representative of the requirement. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. — Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The medical / injury log book in the Baby Sprouts Room did not have documentation of the injuries having been reviewed by the director or director's designee with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The last documented review date was 08/06/2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-12-08 | There was not a current Authorization to Administer Medication form for one child's hydrocortisone cream. No medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center may be kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from the parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Children had not washed their hands prior to sitting down to eat lunch after playing in the classroom. A child's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks. Staff had children wash their hands after being notified of the requirement by the licensing representative. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Based on observations and staff interviews, staff are not consistently washing their hands before handling food, and before and after assisting with diapering or toileting. Handwashing is required regardless of if gloves are worn. Staff members washed their hands upon being notified of the requirement from the licensing representative. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The Intake for Child Under 2 forms were not consistently being kept in the room in which the child was in care when the Intake for Child Under 2 forms had not been in the Baby Sprouts' Room for at least a week. Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Child care workers in the Baby Sprouts Room were not consistently documenting changes in a child's development and routines every three months based on discussion with the parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-12-08 | Children sitting in bucket seats in the Mini Sprouts Room were not buckled in with the seats' safety straps, as required by rule. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2025-12-08 | The instructions for use of diapering lotions, powders, and salves were not posted in the diaper changing areas, as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)10. - Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves | ||
| 2025-07-30 | On 07/23/25, the center administrator did not immediately notify parents when a 27-months-old child sustained a head injury at 8:39a.m., as required. Parents were notified at 9:05a.m., after the child began vomiting. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. - Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2025-07-30 | On 07/23/25, the center administrator did not immediately notify parents when a 27-months-old child sustained a head injury at 8:39a.m., as required. Parents were notified at 9:05a.m., after the child began vomiting. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-05-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-14 | A window in the Mini Sprouts' Room was not in good repair, which prevented staff from safely opening it to allow for air circulation. The director put in a service request to have the window repaired upon notification. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-05-14 | According to staff and a review of the attendance records, staff did not consistently maintain a current and accurate written record of attendance when staff missed signing children in or out on the attendance record. A staff member was observed and confirmed that she reviewing the arrival and departure information in the computer system to complete the attendance records reviewed by Licensing representatives. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-05-14 | On 05/14/25, the center self-reported each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety, when without staff's knowledge, an 11 months-old child and one-year-old child left the Mini Sprouts Room through a propped-open door and was observed outside by staff in another room. The children were unsupervised outside for around 13 minutes. In addition, the staff left two children in the room unattended while she first retrieved and returned one child and then the other. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-05-14 | On 05/14/25, the center self-reported that staff 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 when staff in the Mini Sprouts Room did not know the whereabouts of an 11 months-old and one year old child who had left the room and were outside for approximately 13 minutes until staff from another room asked about the children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-05-14 | A window in the Mini Sprouts' Room was not in good repair, which prevented staff from safely opening it to allow for air circulation. The director put in a service request to have the window repaired upon notification. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-01-17 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-07-12 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-12 | Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety. The center self-reported that an almost 2.5-year-old-child sustained an injury on 06/12/24, which resulted in four staples to the back of his head and staff did not know how or where the injury occurred. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-04-11 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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