Bridges Child Enrichment Center - Appleton WI LICENSED GROUP

313 S State St , APPLETON WI 54911
(920) 739-3840

About the Provider

Description: BRIDGES CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in APPLETON WI, with a maximum capacity of 116 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.

Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 3/30/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 420071
  • Capacity: 116
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. None reported.
  • Current License Issue Date: 1977-10-31
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-02-24 See Violations below Licensing
2026-02-24 On 2/24/26, toddler room failed to have a thermometer in the refrigerator. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
2026-02-24 The center failed to update the under 2 intake form for two infants. Violation
Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
2025-11-19 See Violations below Licensing
2025-11-19 The program self reported that on 10/28/25 a four and a half year old child was left within the hallway bathroom while the rest of the class returned to the classroom. The four and a half year old child was left alone unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
2025-09-09 See Violations below Licensing
2025-09-09 The program failed to notify the department of a change in room usage for the Poplar room. The room has been split into two rooms. On one side of the room had a mixed age group of 5 children which include children under the age of 2 years and the other side had 10 children who were over the age of 2 years. Violation
Description: 251.04(3)(h) — Report - Change In Room Usage
2025-09-09 Based on record review on 9/9/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member D failed to have biennial child abuse and neglect on file. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
2025-09-09 Based on observation the wood chips on the preschool playground failed to meet the minimum requirements of 9 inches. The wood chips measured 6-8 inches. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
2025-09-09 Based on observation on 9/9/25 two children failed to have blankets at nap time. Violation
Description: 251.07(4)(d) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding
2025-09-09 Based on record review on 9/9/25 within the Poplar Room medication was on the premise without a parent authorization form. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
2025-09-09 Based on record review on 9/9/25 within the Infant Classroom the 5 out of 8 intakes failed to be updated within 3 months. Violation
Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
2025-02-12 See Violations below Licensing
2025-02-12 Based on a complaint investigation a child received an injury to the lip on February 2, 2025 while in care and it failed to be reported to the parent. Violation
Description: 251.04(4)(a)3. — Parent Notification - Minor Injury
2025-02-12 Based on record review on 2/12/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a enrollment form on file. Child 1 had some information on the DCF'S Enrollment form but not all of the Departments required information was provided. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information

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