LICENSED GROUP
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Bridges Child Enrichment Center
Appleton, WI
· Outagamie County
313 S State St,
Appleton, WI 54911
Quick Facts
Capacity
116 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (920) 739-3840
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
420071
License Holder
Beth Vanderloop
Licensed Since
1977
License Issued
Oct 31, 1977
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
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. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:45 AM-05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 3/30/1997. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-24 | One child did not have a current (once every 6 months) physical in their file - see checklist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The allergy list was posted on the refrigerator in the Maple room for all to see. It needs a cover put over the top of it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(7)(a) - Disclosure Of Personal Information | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Under the west side of the spiral slide there was only 7- 8 inches of wood chips | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-08-24 | There are two sections of fence that have a depth greater than 4 inches at the bottom of the fence at the back of the play yard facing Memorial Drive. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2026-08-24 | The play yard has patches of thistles that need to be removed - path from gate to fence line. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-08-24 | There was a thermometer missing in the freezer of the maple room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. - Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2025-09-09 | 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 | ||
| 2025-02-12 | 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 | ||
| 2025-02-12 | Based on record review on 2/12/25, according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a alternate arrival/release agreement on file. The child departs via bus. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement | ||
| 2025-02-12 | Based on record review on 2/12/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a Health History form on file. Child 1 had some information on the DCF'S Health History form but not all of the Departments required information was provided. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-02-12 | Based on record review according to the Child Checklist Child 1 failed to have a Child Health Report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8. - Child Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 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 documented within the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2025-02-12 | Based on record review on 2/12/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a Health History form on file. Child 1 had some information on the DCF'S Health History form but not all of the Departments required information was provided. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 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 documented within the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2024-08-22 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-22 | Based on record review within the poplar classroom a staff members two children were not signed into care. 10 children were present within the classroom but only 8 children were signed into care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-06-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-01-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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