LICENSED GROUP
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Early Childhood Academy Inc
Rhinelander, WI
· Oneida County
1601 W Davenport St,
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
6 wks - 7 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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Contact Information
📞 (715) 362-3658
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2003173
License Holder
Kaitlin Haase
Licensed Since
2016
License Issued
Oct 31, 2016
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
Pat's Preschool and Learning Centers' participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We follow meal requirements established by the USDA, to ensure your child receives healthy meals and snacks each day. Our infant program provides: formula, infant cereal, and baby food through the CACFP.
Additional Information:
3 stars. Initial License Date: 6/1/2005. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-14 | The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches. In one section the top bar had come loose and is no longer attached to the rest of the fence on one end. There is a gap of 5 inches between the fence post and the building near the exit door to Room A. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Two staff in Room A did not sign out on the daily attendance sheet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-04-14 | The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches. In one section the top bar had come loose and is no longer attached to the rest of the fence on one end. There is a gap of 5 inches between the fence post and the building near the exit door to Room A. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Bottles and nipples in Room A were not being sanitized after washing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(b)3.c. - Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize | ||
| 2026-04-14 | On 04/14/26 there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 04/06/26 in refrigerator in Room A. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2026-04-14 | The freezer in Room F did not contain a thermometer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. - Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Two pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet from the nearest crib and were t-boned rather than placed end-to-end with a solid partition. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(c) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 | ||
| 2026-04-14 | A menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. - Menus - Post | ||
| 2026-04-14 | The medical log books in Rooms C, F, and E were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-04-14 | The parent authorization for one medication in Room F did not include specific times to administer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-04-14 | Per review of the medical log book, one medication in the Room F was given outside the authorized dates on the parent authorization to administer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2026-04-14 | The garbage container containing diapers in the shared bathroom for Rooms E and F had not been disinfected on a daily basis. The inside of the garbage container was full of stuck dirt and debris. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)8. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Disposal Containers | ||
| 2025-12-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-12-12 | The Orange Room had peeling paint on the walls in areas accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-12-12 | The furnace room door was open contrary to the sign on the door that states "Keep Closed At All Times." | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(g) - Basement & Furnace Room Doors | ||
| 2025-12-12 | In the Yellow room, there were 2 packs of Gerber Natural baby food that expired in October 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. - Safe Food | ||
| 2025-12-12 | The mini fridge/freezer in the Yellow Room was above the required temperature. The breastmilk that was stored in the freezer was not frozen. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1. - Food Storage - Safety | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Cereal and goldfish crackers were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight fitting covers in the Yellow Room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-12-12 | The tables were not cleaned or sanitized before lunch in the Green and Orange Rooms. There was evidence of syrup on the tables in the Green Room as children were eating. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. - Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Multiple cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets on the mattresses. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-12-12 | In the infant room, cribs that are being used for children under the age of 1 had blankets in them. One crib had a boppy pillow. One crib was being used for storage but per staff interview, that crib is used for a child under the age of 1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-12-12 | In the Purple Room, a child under the age of 1 was asleep face down on the rug. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) - Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2025-12-12 | There are no adult sized chairs in the Purple Room for the child care workers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(k) - Infant & Toddler - Adult-Size Chairs | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Per staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process. The diaper changing surface in the infant room was visibly dirty and caked with debris around the edges. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-12-12 | In the infant room, cribs that are being used for children under the age of 1 had blankets in them. One crib had a boppy pillow. One crib was being used for storage but per staff interview, that crib is used for a child under the age of 1. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Per staff interview, the diaper changing surface is not being cleaned/disinfected with a 2-step process. The diaper changing surface in the infant room was visibly dirty and caked with debris around the edges. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Per review of classroom sign in sheets, a staff member was not signed in to the Green Room. No staff was signed in to the Orange Room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Cleaning products that are labeled with "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the open furnace room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-12-12 | Areas in the center have dirt and other debris scattered around the floor. Sinks and countertops had evidence of grime and stains. Rugs and other soft materials were visibly dirty throughout the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-03-12 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-12 | Classrooms C, D, and F had dried food and dirt on the walls. Tables, shelves, and toys were visibly dirty. Cobwebs were hanging from the ceiling in Classroom F. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2025-03-12 | Multiple dry food items were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers in the kitchen and Classrooms C/D and F. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. - Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2025-03-12 | Classroom B did not have a medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)1. - Medical Log Book | ||
| 2025-03-12 | The parent authorizations to administer were expired for two medications and one medication was expired in Classroom C/D. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. - Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises | ||
| 2025-03-12 | In Classroom B a 14 month old child was sitting on the floor while being fed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)11. - Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding | ||
| 2025-03-12 | In Classroom B a child was being fed from a commercial baby food container. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)14. - Infant & Toddler - Feeding From Baby Food Containers | ||
| 2025-03-12 | Per staff interview, the disinfectant product is not being used as directed on the product label instructions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2024-08-29 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-29 | Staff H does not have a health report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2024-08-29 | Per interview with staff, the straps on the changing table are not being used in accordance with all manufacturer's recommendations or instructions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2024-08-29 | Staff are not using a proper sanitizer to clean eating surfaces before and after each use. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. — Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2024-08-29 | Per observation, a child under 1 year of age was laid down in a crib with a blanket over her. There was also a blanket hanging on the side of the crib. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2024-08-29 | Per observation, a child under 1 year of age was laid down in a crib on her belly without any written authorization from a doctor. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(bm) — Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position | ||
| 2024-05-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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