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Mhs West Preschool-daycare
Union Grove, WI
· Racine County
19120 Spring St,
Union Grove, WI 53182
Quick Facts
Capacity
87 children
Age Range
4 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2005914
License Holder
Nichole Mauer
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Jan 25, 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
MHS WEST PRESCHOOL-DAYCARE is a LICENSED GROUP in Union Grove WI, with a maximum capacity of 87 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 05:30 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2026-02-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-23 | The procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children is known to the assigned child care workers at all times is not adhered to in the Toddler classroom when one child present is not included on the tracking clipboard. Included in an Order issued on May 10, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-02-23 | A cord from a bubble machine is hanging from a shelf above the changing table in the Toddler classroom. An upright vacuum cleaner with an attached cord and a cord from a speaker are observed hanging from the counter in the Toddler classroom and are accessible to children. Included in a Warning Letter issued June 20, 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-02-23 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. An arrival time has not been recorded for a child present in the Toddler room. In addition, per a review of a sampling of attendance records including the week of 2/2/26-2/6/26, departure times were not recorded for multiple children. The attendance records reviewed are also missing last names of multiple children and dates of birth. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate and does not always identify which classroom the staff person worked in. For example, per a review of staff hours documented for the week of 2/2/26-2/6/26, departure times were not recorded for multiple staff. In addition, a recorded arrival time does not identify the staff person as the person's name has been crossed out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Staff A, who meets the qualifications of an assistant child care teacher, does not always work under the supervision of a child care teacher in the Infant Classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)1. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision | ||
| 2026-02-23 | The procedure to ensure that the number, names, and whereabouts of children is known to the assigned child care workers at all times is not adhered to in the Toddler classroom when one child present is not included on the tracking clipboard. Included in an Order issued on May 10, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2026-02-23 | A section of the outdoor play space that is designated for older children is surrounded by snow fencing with an area spanning several yards where the snow fencing has collapsed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-02-23 | A cord from a bubble machine is hanging from a shelf above the changing table in the Toddler classroom. An upright vacuum cleaner with an attached cord and a cord from a speaker are observed hanging from the counter in the Toddler classroom and are accessible to children. Included in a Warning Letter issued June 20, 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-02-23 | USDA minimum snack requirements are not met when pudding cups, Rice Krispie treats, Pirate's Booty, Pop Tarts and Veggie Straws are served as snack components. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Personal use items are not maintained in a sanitary condition in a classroom when individual children's water bottles brought from home are used throughout the day and are observed placed together inside a single plastic bin and used throughout the day. During the time the water bottles are in the bin they are touching each other. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)3. - Condition & Sharing Of Personal Care Items | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Per documentation on the Infant & Toddler Intake Form for Child #1 (age 7 months), Child #1 is to be fed only breast milk while in care however Staff A fed Child #1 a bottle of drinking water contrary to written instructions from the child's parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(am) - Infant & Toddler - Intake Information | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Child care workers failed to document changes in Child #1's development and routines information every 3 months based on discussion with the parent. Information on file for Child #1 has not been updated since 10/15/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Staff A, who is has been regularly assigned to a group of infants and toddlers since March 2025, did not complete Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care within 6 months after assuming the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(e) - Infant & Toddler - Provider Training | ||
| 2026-02-23 | Per the report of the center director (Staff B) video footage reviewed following receipt of a complaint showed an enrolled infant asleep on the floor and in a swing rather than on his back in a crib as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-06-05 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-05 | Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate. For example, Staff E is alone meeting staff-to-child ratio in the infant room but is not signed in, the 3 and 4 year old rooms have combined in the Green room with 2 teachers but the staff hours reflect one of them working in a separate classroom, Staff A is not signed in as meeting staff to child ratio in the toddler room, Staff B is meeting ratio in the toddler classroom but is signed into the Red room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Two fans with long cords are accessible to children on the floor in a classroom, cords are accessible to children on the floor in the toddler classroom. A toaster is stored on top of a water machine in a classroom, the cord from the toaster is hanging down and accessible to children. Plastic bags and vinyl gloves are accessible to children. A 6 month old infant is observed sleeping an the upper level stack crib without the side being up. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Medication forms on file for multiple children are incomplete. For example, a form to administer aspirin to a child does not identify the times to administer the aspirin or an authorization end date and instead states "indefinitely." A medication authorization form on file to administer a child an inhaler twice daily does not contain a start date. A medication authorization on file to administer a child Orajel and Ibuprofen does not specify a dose for the Ibuprofen and instead states "MAX 1.875 ml" and does not contain a start or end date or specific times to administer the items. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Enrollment information on file for Child #3 is incomplete. Physician/medical facility information is missing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Health history information on file for Child #1, #3 and #5 is incomplete. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Documentation that indicates the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144 is not on file for Child #3 who has attended the center since 2/11/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Child #3 (age 4), who has attended the center since 2/11/25, does not have on file an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to a center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Documentation of the days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is not always accurate. For example, Staff E is alone meeting staff-to-child ratio in the infant room but is not signed in, the 3 and 4 year old rooms have combined in the Green room with 2 teachers but the staff hours reflect one of them working in a separate classroom, Staff A is not signed in as meeting staff to child ratio in the toddler room, Staff B is meeting ratio in the toddler classroom but is signed into the Red room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-06-05 | The most recent Child Abuse & Neglect training completed by Staff D expired on 10/14/24. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Documentation of the Staff Orientation forms on file for Staff A, B, and C are incomplete. The orientation forms do not contain the names of the employees and the top section has been left blank. Not all items have been completed on the policy/procedure section of the orientation forms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Two fans with long cords are accessible to children on the floor in a classroom, cords are accessible to children on the floor in the toddler classroom. A toaster is stored on top of a water machine in a classroom, the cord from the toaster is hanging down and accessible to children. Plastic bags and vinyl gloves are accessible to children. A 6 month old infant is observed sleeping an the upper level stack crib without the side being up. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Unprotected outlets are observed in a surge protector on the floor in the toddler classroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(b) - Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2025-06-05 | A large tub of commercial disinfecting wipes is accessible to children on the floor under a chair next to the toilet in the bathroom inside the Red classroom. The tub states "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION." | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-06-05 | An area of the drywall near the toilet in the bathroom in the Red classroom is cracked, peeling and deteriorated resulting in a hole in the wall. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Single service utensils observed in classrooms are not covered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(a)5. - Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils | ||
| 2025-06-05 | The menu states "English Muffins, Bananas, Milk" were served for breakfast. Per the report of staff, waffles, milk and strawberries were served. The changes to the menu were not recorded on the copies of the menu kept on file and posted for parents | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)6. - Menus - Changes | ||
| 2025-06-05 | An entry in one of the center medical log books indicates that on 5/7/25 "aspirin" was administered to a child in care. The medical log entry does not state the dose that was administered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.c - Medical Log - Medication Administration | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Medication forms on file for multiple children are incomplete. For example, a form to administer aspirin to a child does not identify the times to administer the aspirin or an authorization end date and instead states "indefinitely." A medication authorization form on file to administer a child an inhaler twice daily does not contain a start date. A medication authorization on file to administer a child Orajel and Ibuprofen does not specify a dose for the Ibuprofen and instead states "MAX 1.875 ml" and does not contain a start or end date or specific times to administer the items. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Per an observation of medications at the center for use by enrolled children, multiple medications are not labelled with the child's name as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. - Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Per a review of a center medical log book a child was not administered a medication at the time the parent authorized. The medication administration form states a medication should be administered at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Per the medical log book on 6/4/25 the medication was administered at 1:30 PM and at 8:55 AM on 6/5/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Infant & Toddler Intake information on file for Child #6 is not on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Infant & Toddler information on file for Child #6 has not been updated by child care workers within the last 3 months as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-06-05 | Used sippy cups observed in a red bin next to the toilet in the bathroom in the Red classroom have not been rinsed after use as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)7. - Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula | ||
| 2024-11-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-08 | Cleaning products, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, are accessible to children on the shelf in the school age bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-11-08 | Refrigerator thermometers are reading above 40 degrees. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.b. - Food Storage - Refrigeration Units | ||
| 2024-11-08 | Medical log book has not been reviewed in the last 6 months. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-11-08 | Baby bottle, brought from a child's home, was labeled with the child's name but was not dated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2024-07-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-10 | The child care license is not posted near the entrance or in some other conspicuous area of the center that is visible to the public. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(k) — License Posted & Visible | ||
| 2024-07-10 | Order/Direct Forfeiture issued 6-14-24 is not posted at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(L)1.b. — Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2024-07-10 | The boundaries of the outdoor play space used by children 4 years and older is not defined by a permanent enclosure not less than 4 feet high to protect the children. There is open space on the west side of the area that does not have a fence or landscaping that creates a permanent enclosure, which leaves open areas that are greater than 4 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2024-05-02 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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