LICENSED GROUP
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Ywca Child Center
La Crosse, WI
· La Crosse County
419 N 9th St,
La Crosse, WI 54601
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
6 wks - 7 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2000098
License Holder
Debra Strangel
Licensed Since
2011
License Issued
Aug 15, 2011
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
YWCA CHILD CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in LA CROSSE WI, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 7 yrs. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM-05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
3 stars. Initial License Date: 8/15/2011. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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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 | ||
| 2026-03-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-26 | An Intake for Children Under 2 form for Child #1 & #4 was missing documentation of having been updated every three months to reflect changes in the child's development and routines based on discussion with the parent. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-08-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-07-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C and E did not have documentation of having completed the Child Abuse and Neglect training with in 1 week of employment. Staff B had an expired CAN training certificate in the file on the day of the investigation vist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff E did not have Staff record form information on the day of the complaint investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Documentation of having a preliminary and final eligibility/determination from CBU on file for staff C and E. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Documentation of having completed a staff health report was missing from staff A, C and E's file on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A and C are lead teachers and did not have documentation of a Registry Certificate in their files on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C, D and E did not have documentation of being qualified for the position they hold on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C, D, and E did not have documentation of a high school diploma in their file on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. - Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C,D and E were missing documentation in their file of an orientation being completed on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C, D and E were missing documentation in their file of having completed Abusive Head Trauma training on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff C had an expired CPR certificate in the file and Staff D did not have documentation of having completed CPR with in 3 months of employment in the file on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff A, C and E did not have documentation of having completed the Child Abuse and Neglect training with in 1 week of employment. Staff B had an expired CAN training certificate in the file on the day of the investigation vist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff D and E did not have documentation of being qualified for the position they hold in the file on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff C was missing documentation of completed continuing education credits for 2024 on the day of the investigation visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(c)9. - Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2025-07-09 | During the course of an investigation, review of attendance documents showed that the attendance was not accurate on 7/2/25 in the Infant II room where 1 infant was not signed in, on 7/3/25 in the Infant II room where 2 infants were not signed in. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-07-09 | During the course of an investigation on 6/30/25 there was an unqualified staff under the age of 18 in sole charge of 2 infants. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(i) - Person In Sole Charge Of Children - Minimum Age | ||
| 2025-07-09 | Staff C and D did not have documentation of having completed the minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(e) - Infant & Toddler - Provider Training | ||
| 2025-04-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-30 | During a complaint investigation staff admitted to propping bottles for infants. Per rule: Hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given. Bottles may not be propped | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. - Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 2025-04-30 | During a complaint investigation staff admitted to propping bottles for infants. Per rule: Hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given. Bottles may not be propped | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. — Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding | ||
| 2025-02-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-02-13 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-06-10 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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